Sunshine Salad
Sunshine Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer. Packed with crisp mixed greens, juicy fruits like mango and avocado, and drizzled with a zesty dressing, this salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or simply brightening up your dinner table. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, it’s guaranteed to impress guests or provide a delightful treat for yourself. Enjoy a taste of sunshine in every bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or romaine)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium cucumber (sliced)
- 1 ripe avocado (diced)
- 1 cup fresh fruit (mango or pineapple, diced)
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey or agave syrup
Instructions
- Wash all produce thoroughly. Chop mixed greens into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large bowl.
- Halve cherry tomatoes and slice cucumber; add to the bowl of greens.
- Dice mango or pineapple into small chunks and toss them into the salad.
- Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, cut it into cubes, and gently fold into the salad.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and honey until well combined.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added crunch, mix in nuts like almonds or walnuts. To make it heartier, add grilled chicken or chickpeas for protein. Feel free to substitute seasonal fruits for variety.