Commander's Palace California Salad with Honey Yogurt Dressing

Vibrant, fresh, and bursting with flavor, Commander's Palace California Salad with Honey Yogurt Dressing is the ultimate expression of wholesome indulgence. This colorful salad combines tender mixed greens, creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and zesty red onion, topped with toasted walnuts and tangy crumbled goat cheese for a perfect balance of textures. The star of the dish is the luscious honey yogurt dressing, made with Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, and a hint of Dijon mustard, delivering a creamy yet light finish. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this salad is ideal for a quick lunch, an elegant starter, or a refreshing side. Serve it fresh and watch it take center stage on your table! Perfect for showcasing fresh, seasonal produce, this recipe is a must-try for fans of California-inspired cuisine.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Mixed greens (such as arugula, baby spinach, and kale)
• 1 large Avocado
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.25 cup Red onion
• 0.5 cup Walnuts
• 0.5 cup Crumbled goat cheese (or feta)
• 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly, then set them aside in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Cut the avocado into cubes, slice the cherry tomatoes in half, and dice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces.

Step 3

Slice the red onion thinly into rings.

Step 4

Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant, then set aside to cool.

Step 5

In a separate small bowl, prepare the honey yogurt dressing by whisking together the Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.

Step 6

Add the avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion to the salad bowl with the mixed greens. Toss gently to combine.

Step 7

Sprinkle the toasted walnuts and crumbled goat cheese over the top of the salad.

Step 8

Drizzle the honey yogurt dressing over the salad just before serving, or serve the dressing on the side for guests to add as desired.

Step 9

Toss lightly and serve immediately for a fresh and delicious meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1162.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1642.9

Total Fat 125.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 29.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 34.8g
Cholesterol 72.2mg	0%
Sodium 2719.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 96.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.1g	0%
Total Sugars 56.3g
Protein 52.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 889.5mg	0%
Iron 8.4mg	0%
Potassium 2853.2mg	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: 65.5%

Protein: 12.2%

Carbs: 22.3%