Winter Sunshine Salad
Brighten up cold days with the refreshing and nutrient-packed Winter Sunshine Salad—a vibrant medley of seasonal citrus and greens that brings bursts of flavor and color to your table. Featuring tender baby spinach and peppery arugula as its base, this salad is adorned with juicy navel oranges, tangy grapefruit, and jewel-like pomegranate seeds for a fresh and fruity twist. Sliced almonds add a satisfying crunch, while creamy crumbled feta provides a savory balance to the bold flavors. A zesty homemade dressing, crafted from lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard, ties it all together with a deliciously sweet-tart glaze. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for a light lunch or as a stunning side dish, this winter salad is as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the palate.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups arugula
- 2 whole navel orange
- 1 whole grapefruit
- 0.5 cups pomegranate seeds
- 0.25 cups sliced almonds
- 0.5 cups feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the baby spinach and arugula. Combine them in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Using a sharp knife, peel the navel oranges and grapefruit, removing all the white pith. Slice them into thin rounds or segments.
Step 3
Arrange the citrus slices on top of the greens, then sprinkle with pomegranate seeds, sliced almonds, and crumbled feta cheese.
Step 4
To make the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
Step 5
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat evenly.
Step 6
Serve immediately and enjoy this bright, fruity dish that's packed with winter zest and nutrients!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1125.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1342.0 |
| Total Fat 88.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 24.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 100mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2666.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 124.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 79.1g | |
| Protein 34.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1047.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1664.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories