Sarah's New Orleans Garden District Salad

Elevate your salad game with Sarah's New Orleans Garden District Salad, a vibrant medley of Southern flair and fresh ingredients. This salad starts with a base of tender mixed greens—spinach, arugula, and butter lettuce—topped with juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet mandarin oranges, creamy avocado slices, and tangy goat cheese crumbles. The star of the dish is the toasted pecans seasoned with bold Creole spices, adding a touch of New Orleans charm and a delightful crunch. A zesty Creole vinaigrette made with Dijon mustard, honey, and white wine vinegar ties everything together, offering a perfect balance of bright and savory flavors. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy yet elegant salad is ideal for dinner parties, lunch gatherings, or a light, refreshing meal at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Mixed salad greens (spinach, arugula, and butter lettuce)
• 0.5 cups Pecans
• 2 teaspoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoons Creole seasoning
• 1 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cups Mandarin oranges (canned or fresh segments)
• 0.25 cups Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cups Goat cheese crumbles
• 1 whole Avocado, sliced
• 0.25 cups Extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons White wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoons Honey
• 1 teaspoons Creole seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a small skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the pecans to the skillet with 2 teaspoons of olive oil and toss to coat.

Step 3

Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of Creole seasoning over the pecans and toast them in the skillet, stirring frequently, until they are fragrant and slightly browned, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

Step 4

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, mandarin oranges, and red onion.

Step 5

Add the goat cheese crumbles and sliced avocado to the salad bowl.

Step 6

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning, salt, and black pepper to make the Creole vinaigrette.

Step 7

Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to coat.

Step 8

Sprinkle the toasted pecans over the top as a final garnish.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy this delightful Garden District-inspired salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1072.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1943.0

Total Fat 173.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13.5g
Cholesterol 89.7mg	0%
Sodium 3085.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 76.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.9g	0%
Total Sugars 39.0g
Protein 36.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 431.5mg	0%
Iron 6.8mg	0%
Potassium 2291.1mg	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: 77.5%

Protein: 7.2%

Carbs: 15.3%