Silver Lining Salad

Brighten your table with the vibrant flavors and textures of Silver Lining Salad—a refreshing, nutrient-packed dish that combines crisp baby spinach and peppery arugula with sweet mandarin oranges, tart Granny Smith apple slices, and a hint of zing from red onion. Toasted slivered almonds add a delicate crunch, while creamy crumbled feta cheese lends a rich, tangy balance. The homemade citrus dressing, made with freshly squeezed orange juice, white balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard, ties everything together with a burst of zesty sweetness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this wholesome salad is perfect as a light lunch, dinner side, or showstopping addition to your next gathering. Let this colorful, flavor-filled recipe be the "silver lining" to any meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 5 cups baby spinach
• 3 cups arugula
• 1 granny smith apple
• 1 cup mandarin oranges
• 0.5 red onion
• 0.25 cup slivered almonds
• 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1.5 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the baby spinach and arugula, then place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Core and thinly slice the granny smith apple into matchsticks or thin wedges. Add to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Drain the mandarin oranges if using canned ones, or peel and segment fresh mandarins. Add them to the salad.

Step 4

Peel and thinly slice the red onion into rings or half rings, depending on preference. Add to the salad bowl.

Step 5

Lightly toast the slivered almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring often, until golden and fragrant. Allow them to cool and sprinkle onto the salad.

Step 6

Add the crumbled feta cheese over the top of the mixed ingredients.

Step 7

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, freshly squeezed orange juice, white balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Alternatively, you can shake them together in a jar with a secure lid until well combined.

Step 8

Pour the dressing evenly over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine all ingredients and coat evenly with the dressing.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy your Silver Lining Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(851.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1086.3

Total Fat 73.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 53.4mg	0%
Sodium 1828.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 87.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.7g	0%
Total Sugars 51.8g
Protein 26.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 621.4mg	0%
Iron 7.9mg	0%
Potassium 1139.4mg	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: 59.4%

Protein: 9.3%

Carbs: 31.3%