March Forth Salad with Orange Poppy Seed Vinaigrette
Celebrate fresh, vibrant flavors with the March Forth Salad with Orange Poppy Seed Vinaigrette—a colorful medley of mixed greens, juicy orange segments, sweet strawberries, creamy avocado, crunchy candied pecans, and tangy feta cheese. Tossed with a bright and zesty orange poppy seed vinaigrette that's perfectly balanced with olive oil, honey, and a touch of apple cider vinegar, this salad is a refreshing and nutritious delight. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's the perfect no-cook recipe for light lunches, brunch gatherings, or as an elegant side dish. Packed with antioxidants, natural sweetness, and a satisfying crunch, this salad is as gorgeous as it is delicious.
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Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, and kale)
- 2 oranges Orange segments (peeled and membrane removed)
- 1 cup Strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- 1 medium Avocado (diced)
- 1 cup Candied pecans
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese (crumbled)
- 0.25 cup Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Poppy seeds
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
1. Prepare the salad base by combining the mixed salad greens, orange segments, sliced strawberries, diced avocado, candied pecans, and crumbled feta cheese in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
2. In a small bowl or jar, prepare the orange poppy seed vinaigrette by whisking together the orange juice, olive oil, honey, apple cider vinegar, poppy seeds, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified.
Step 3
3. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat the ingredients evenly.
Step 4
4. Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, flavorful salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1256.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2267.0 |
| Total Fat 173.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 35.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g | |
| Cholesterol 106.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2030.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 157.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 35.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 106.6g | |
| Protein 42.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1135.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2978.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories