Description
Brighten up your day with this refreshing Sunshine Salad bursting with vibrant colors and flavors. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for a quick lunch or as a side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Mixed Greens:
- 4 cups mixed greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, romaine)
Fruit and Vegetables:
- 1 large orange, peeled and segmented
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
Additional Toppings:
- 1/4 cup toasted sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large salad bowl, mix mixed greens, orange segments, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and shredded carrots.
- Create Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Add Dressing: Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle toasted sunflower seeds and feta cheese on top of the salad.
- Serve: Enjoy the fresh Sunshine Salad immediately!
Notes
- For extra protein, consider adding grilled chicken, chickpeas, or quinoa.
- To make a vegan version, omit the feta cheese and use a plant-based dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
