California Salad

Fresh, vibrant, and packed with California-inspired flavors, this California Salad is a true celebration of crisp, wholesome ingredients. Combining a base of mixed salad greens with creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and sweet bursts of sliced strawberries and mandarin orange segments, this dish offers a delicious balance of textures and flavors. Thinly sliced red onion adds a subtle zing, while toasted almonds and crumbled feta cheese deliver a satisfying crunch and tangy richness. Finished with a drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette, this colorful salad is perfect as a light lunch, a side dish, or a refreshing addition to any summer gathering. With only 15 minutes of prep time, it’s an easy and healthy option that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Keywords: California Salad, avocado salad, fresh summer salad, healthy salad recipe, quick salad ideas.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, romaine)
• 1 medium Avocado, sliced
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 small Cucumber, sliced
• 1 cup Strawberries, sliced
• 1 cup Mandarin orange segments (fresh or canned, drained)
• 0.25 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup Almonds, sliced and toasted
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup Balsamic vinaigrette

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and thoroughly dry the mixed salad greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and carefully scoop out the flesh. Slice the avocado into thin wedges.

Step 3

Add the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, sliced strawberries, and mandarin orange segments to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad bowl, scattering it evenly over the other ingredients.

Step 5

Sprinkle the toasted sliced almonds and crumbled feta cheese on top of the salad for added texture and flavor.

Step 6

Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad. Toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly. Be careful not to mash the avocado slices.

Step 7

Serve immediately as a light meal or side dish. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1235.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1113.5

Total Fat 74.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.0g
Cholesterol 100mg	0%
Sodium 1901.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 96.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.8g	0%
Total Sugars 54.2g
Protein 34.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 912.6mg	0%
Iron 6.9mg	0%
Potassium 2699.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.9%

Protein: 11.5%

Carbs: 32.5%