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A summer salad topped with sliced oranges and fresh fruit on a white background.
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Summer Citrus Salad

A fresh green salad topped with fresh fruit, nuts, and a delicious citrus vinaigrette.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 424kcal
Author Whitney Wright

Ingredients

  • 6-8 cups mixed greens
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/2 cup grapes
  • 2 oranges mandarin oranges or sliced navel oranges
  • 1/4 cup blackberries
  • 1/4 cup strawberries sliced

Citrus Vinaigrette

  • 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 cup olive oil

Instructions

  • Place the salad greens in a large bowl. Top with the nuts and fresh fruit. Drizzle the vinaigrette overtop and toss to coat. Alternatively, you can make the salads on an individual basis by adding the greens to small plates and sprinkling the desired toppings overtop.

Citrus Vinaigrette

  • In a liquid measuring cup whisk the vinegar, orange juice, honey, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. Slowly stream in the olive oil and whisk vigorously until fully combined. Cover and place in the fridge until ready to use.

Notes

This recipe is just a guideline! 
Add cooked, diced chicken for added protein. 
You can add cheese such as crumbled feta cheese, goat cheese, or gorgonzola. Each are delicious on this salad.
Experiment with different fruits. Some suggestions include: kiwis, papaya, pineapple, peaches, raspberries. 

Nutrition

Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 185mg | Potassium: 423mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 890IU | Vitamin C: 67mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 1mg