Moxie's Walking on Sunshine Salad
Brighten up your plate and your day with Moxie's Walking on Sunshine Salad—a vibrant medley of fresh flavors and bold colors that's as nourishing as it is stunning. This fruit-forward salad combines tender baby spinach and peppery arugula as a crisp base, topped with juicy orange and grapefruit segments, sweet strawberries, and creamy avocado slices. Toasted slivered almonds add a delightful crunch, while crumbled feta cheese brings a tangy, savory balance. Drizzled with a zesty homemade dressing featuring lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard, this 20-minute no-cook recipe is perfect for a light lunch, a side at your next gathering, or a revitalizing midweek meal. Packed with antioxidants, healthy fats, and a hint of sunshine in every bite, this dish is sure to transport your taste buds and lift your spirits!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 large orange
- 1 large grapefruit
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1 medium avocado
- 0.33 cup slivered almonds
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the baby spinach and arugula, then combine them in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Peel the orange and grapefruit, then slice them into segments, removing any seeds. Add the segments to the salad bowl.
Step 3
Rinse and hull the strawberries, then slice them and add them to the bowl.
Step 4
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Slice it thinly and arrange the slices over the salad.
Step 5
Toast the slivered almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Allow them to cool slightly before adding to the salad.
Step 6
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad for a creamy, tangy touch.
Step 7
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 8
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately and enjoy your sunshine-filled creation!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1132.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1403.5 |
| Total Fat 104.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 21.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 7.3g | |
| Cholesterol 66.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1195.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 102.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 29.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 53.5g | |
| Protein 32.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 12IU | 0% |
| Calcium 817.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2121.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories