Dorothy's Good Salad

Brighten up your table with Dorothy's Good Salad, a vibrant fusion of fresh, crisp greens and bold, fruity flavors, perfect for any occasion. This delightful recipe tosses together a medley of romaine, spinach, and arugula with juicy strawberries, sweet mandarin oranges, and cool cucumber slices, balanced by the subtle bite of red onion. Creamy crumbled feta cheese and crunchy candied pecans add richness and texture, while a homemade balsamic vinaigrette—featuring olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard—ties everything together with a tangy-sweet finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this elegant salad is ideal as a stunning side dish or a light main course. Refreshing, wholesome, and utterly delicious, Dorothy's Good Salad is a must-try for lovers of fresh, high-quality ingredients. Keywords: fresh fruit salad, balsamic vinaigrette, easy salad recipe, mixed greens salad, quick and healthy salad.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Mixed greens (romaine, spinach, arugula)
• 1 cup Strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1 cup Mandarin oranges, drained (if canned)
• 1 medium Cucumber, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.5 cup Candied pecans
• 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the sliced strawberries, mandarin oranges, cucumber slices, and red onion to the bowl with the greens.

Step 3

Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and candied pecans on top of the salad mixture.

Step 4

In a small bowl or jar, combine the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake well until the dressing is emulsified.

Step 5

Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving, and toss gently to combine.

Step 6

Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, flavorful Dorothy S Good Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1172.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1353.4

Total Fat 88.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 100mg	0%
Sodium 2651.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 119.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.6g	0%
Total Sugars 83.6g
Protein 31.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 846.9mg	0%
Iron 7.7mg	0%
Potassium 1928.1mg	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: 57.0%

Protein: 8.9%

Carbs: 34.0%