Salad Du Soleil

Bright, zesty, and brimming with Mediterranean flair, Salad Du Soleil is the ultimate summer salad that captures the essence of sunshine on a plate. This vibrant recipe combines crisp baby spinach and peppery arugula with juicy cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber slices, and a hint of sharpness from thinly sliced red onion. Salty feta cheese crumbles and briny kalamata olives add depth, while a citrus-infused vinaigrette made with fresh lemon and orange juice, honey, and Dijon mustard ties it all together with a tangy-sweet finish. A sprinkle of fresh basil completes this refreshing dish, making it perfect as a light lunch or a side for grilled mains. Ready in just 15 minutes, this healthy and colorful salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate—ideal for those seeking quick, nutritious, and flavorful culinary inspiration.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups baby spinach
• 2 cups arugula
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 small red onion
• 0.5 cup feta cheese
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves

Directions

Step 1

Wash and pat dry the baby spinach and arugula. Place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber and slice it into thin rounds. Add the slices to the salad.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion and scatter it across the salad.

Step 5

Crumble the feta cheese over the vegetables.

Step 6

Add the kalamata olives to the salad.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, orange juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the citrus vinaigrette.

Step 8

Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.

Step 9

Chop the fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them over the salad as a garnish.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing, sun-kissed Salad Du Soleil!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(931.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1053.6

Total Fat 90.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 66.8mg	0%
Sodium 3695.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 50.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.2g	0%
Total Sugars 21.7g
Protein 19.0g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 748.2mg	0%
Iron 10.3mg	0%
Potassium 1114.7mg	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: 74.4%

Protein: 7.0%

Carbs: 18.6%