Summer Sunshine on a Salad Plate

Elevate your summer dining experience with "Summer Sunshine on a Salad Plate," a vibrant and refreshing mix of fresh produce and zesty flavors. This healthy and easy-to-make summer salad combines tender mixed greens, juicy strawberries, sweet mandarin oranges, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumbers for a delightful medley of textures. Topped with crumbled goat cheese, toasted sliced almonds, and a sprinkle of fresh mint, the salad is brought to life with a tangy-sweet honey-lime dressing that’s whisked together in minutes. Perfect for brunch, a light lunch, or a sunny picnic, this colorful dish celebrates the best flavors of summer in every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with nutrients, it’s a wholesome option that’s as beautiful on the plate as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or spring mix)
• 1 cup Strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1 cup Mandarin oranges (canned or fresh segments)
• 1 medium Cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 medium Avocado, diced
• 1 ounce Goat cheese, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons Sliced almonds, toasted
• 1 tablespoon Fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1.5 tablespoons Lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 1.5 teaspoons Honey
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

1. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced strawberries, mandarin oranges, thinly sliced cucumber, and diced avocado.

Step 2

2. Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese, toasted sliced almonds, and chopped fresh mint evenly over the salad mix.

Step 3

3. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 4

4. Drizzle the honey-lime dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are lightly coated.

Step 5

5. Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, summery salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(920.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	564.0

Total Fat 29.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 15.2mg	0%
Sodium 225.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 72.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.2g	0%
Total Sugars 39.0g
Protein 15.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 296.1mg	0%
Iron 5.8mg	0%
Potassium 2058.9mg	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: 42.6%

Protein: 10.0%

Carbs: 47.4%