Susan's Salad

Bright, flavorful, and packed with fresh ingredients, Susan's Salad is the ultimate blend of vibrant textures and tastes for your table. This refreshing recipe combines crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber slices, and creamy avocado for a wholesome base. Sweet mandarin oranges and tangy crumbled feta cheese provide a delightful contrast, while roasted sunflower seeds add a satisfying crunch. Tossed in a homemade balsamic vinaigrette sweetened with a touch of honey and Dijon mustard, this 15-minute, no-cook salad is perfect for quick lunches, light dinners, or an impressive side dish. Healthy, colorful, and bursting with flavor, Susan's Salad is a must-try for lovers of fresh and effortless recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 ripe avocado
• 0.5 small red onion
• 1 cup mandarin oranges (peeled and segmented)
• 0.5 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
• 0.25 cup roasted sunflower seeds
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed salad greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the cucumber. Add them to the bowl with the salad greens.

Step 3

Carefully cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Slice it into thin wedges and add them to the bowl.

Step 4

Slice the red onion thinly and add to the salad, followed by the segmented mandarin oranges.

Step 5

Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and roasted sunflower seeds over the top of the salad.

Step 6

To make the dressing, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl or jar. Whisk or shake until fully emulsified.

Step 7

Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Gently toss to combine all the ingredients and ensure an even coating of dressing.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(762.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	487.6

Total Fat 30.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 106.8mg	0%
Sodium 1578.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 32.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.2g	0%
Total Sugars 17.2g
Protein 24.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 753.4mg	0%
Iron 4.3mg	0%
Potassium 1446.5mg	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: 54.0%

Protein: 19.7%

Carbs: 26.3%