Description
Sunshine Salad is a bright, refreshing, and nutritious dish featuring mixed greens, fresh vegetables, mandarin oranges, sliced almonds, and crumbled feta cheese, all tossed in a light honey and apple cider vinegar dressing. Perfect for a quick, no-cook meal that bursts with color and flavor.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup sliced cucumber
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup mandarin orange segments
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Begin by gathering all your ingredients and ensuring everything is measured out and ready to use.
- Clean Greens: Wash the mixed greens thoroughly to remove any dirt or debris. Pat them dry using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
- Assemble Base: Place the washed mixed greens into a large salad bowl.
- Add Tomatoes: Rinse the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half. Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the salad bowl with the greens.
- Slice Cucumber: Slice the cucumber into thin rounds, discarding the ends. Add the sliced cucumber to the salad bowl.
- Slice Onion: Peel the red onion and slice it thinly. Add the thinly sliced red onion to the salad bowl.
- Shred Carrots: Shred the carrots using a grater or a food processor. Add the shredded carrots to the salad bowl with the other vegetables.
- Add Mandarins: Open the can of mandarin oranges and drain the syrup. Gently add the mandarin orange segments to the salad bowl.
- Add Almonds: Measure out the sliced almonds and sprinkle them evenly over the salad.
- Add Feta: Crumble the feta cheese and add it to the salad.
- Mix Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well-combined.
- Dress Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving.
- Toss Salad: Toss the salad gently with your hands or salad tongs to coat the ingredients evenly with the dressing.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- This salad is best served fresh to maintain the crisp texture of the greens and vegetables.
- Use fresh mandarin oranges if preferred, but canned segments work well for convenience.
- Adjust the amount of honey in the dressing according to your desired sweetness.
- For a vegan option, omit the feta cheese or use a plant-based alternative.
- To make the salad gluten-free, ensure all ingredients and dressings are certified gluten-free.
