Description
Sunshine Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer in every bite. Packed with crisp greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado, this salad is dressed with a zesty citrus vinaigrette that ties all the flavors together. Perfect for picnics or backyard barbecues, it’s not only visually appealing but also a healthy way to enjoy seasonal produce. Gather your friends and family for a delightful meal that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, kale)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup cucumber (diced)
- 1 cup bell peppers (assorted colors, diced)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the mixed greens under cool water and pat dry.
- Dice the cucumber and bell peppers into bite-sized pieces; halve the cherry tomatoes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mixed greens with chopped veggies. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
- Add sliced avocado just before serving and gently fold into the salad.
- Chill for 10 minutes to enhance flavors before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg