Refreshing Summer Salad with Fruit: A Healthy Twist
This vibrant summer salad bursts with color, flavor, and healthy ingredients including fruits, greens, and nuts, making it a perfect dish for warm days.
Equipment
- - Large bowl
Ingredients
For the Greens
- 2 cups Mixed Spring Greens can substitute with arugula or romaine
- 1 cup Baby Spinach kale can be a substitute
For the Fruits
- 1 cup Seedless Grapes halved cherries or blueberries can be used
- 1 cup Strawberries raspberries could provide a tangy twist
- 1 cup Mandarin Oranges fresh orange segments can work too
For the Crunch
- 0.5 cup Chopped Walnuts pecans or sunflower seeds are good nut-free options
For the Creaminess
- 0.5 cup Gorgonzola Cheese feta or goat cheese can be lighter alternatives
- 1 large Avocado choose ripe for the best flavor
For the Dressing
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed is recommended
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil opt for high-quality extra virgin
For Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Coarse Kosher Salt sprinkle just before serving
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
How to Make Summer Salad
- Combine Greens: In a large bowl, mix together the crisp mixed spring greens and tender baby spinach.
- Add Fruits: Toss in the seedless grapes, bright strawberries, and zesty mandarin oranges.
- Incorporate Crunch: Gently fold in the chopped walnuts.
- Divide and Plate: Carefully divide the mixed salad between two plates.
- Top with Creaminess: Slice the avocado and place atop each salad, then squeeze fresh lemon juice over.
- Drizzle and Season: Drizzle olive oil over salads and sprinkle with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
For an extra twist, consider adding a sprinkle of feta cheese before serving. Keep the greens separate from the dressing until serving to maintain freshness.