Summer Sweet Spring Salad

Bright, refreshing, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Summer Sweet Spring Salad is the ultimate seasonal dish to delight your taste buds. A medley of tender mixed spring greens is paired with juicy strawberries, plump blueberries, and sweet mandarin orange segments, creating a symphony of fruity goodness. Topped with creamy crumbled goat cheese, crunchy toasted almonds, and a hint of fresh mint, every bite delivers a perfect balance of textures and flavors. The salad is elegantly dressed in a homemade citrus vinaigrette made with zesty orange juice, honey, and Dijon mustard, adding the perfect tangy-sweet finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is ideal for a quick lunch, a side dish at summer gatherings, or a light dinner. Healthy, colorful, and packed with nutrients, this vibrant salad is a celebration of summer’s freshest produce.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 5 cups Mixed spring greens (baby spinach, arugula, and lettuce)
• 1 cup Strawberries, sliced
• 1 cup Blueberries
• 1 cup Mandarin orange segments (peeled and membranes removed)
• 0.3333 cup Goat cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup Sliced almonds, toasted
• 2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh orange juice
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the mixed spring greens, sliced strawberries, blueberries, and mandarin orange segments.

Step 2

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

Step 3

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, fresh orange juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined to make the citrus dressing.

Step 4

Drizzle the citrus dressing over the salad just before serving, tossing gently to coat all ingredients evenly.

Step 5

Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing flavors of summer in every bite.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(530.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	593.7

Total Fat 45.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 168.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 45.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.2g	0%
Total Sugars 29.2g
Protein 6.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 143.6mg	0%
Iron 3.9mg	0%
Potassium 822.5mg	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: 66.4%

Protein: 3.9%

Carbs: 29.7%