Fruited Spring Salad Recipe
🥗 Description: This delightful Fruited Spring Salad is a perfect blend of fresh flavors and vibrant colors, making it an ideal dish to welcome the spring season. Bursting with juicy strawberries, tangy mandarin oranges, crunchy almonds, and savory green onions, this salad offers a symphony of tastes and textures that will tantalize your taste buds.
- Cook Time: Not specified
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
- Keywords: Spring, < 30 Mins, No Cook
📝 Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 6 | Fresh strawberries |
| 1 | Green onion |
| 1/2 | Mandarin oranges |
| 1/2 | Packaged ramen noodles |
| 1/4 | Cup sliced almonds |
| 1 | Bottle balsamic vinaigrette |
| 1/2 | Cup orange juice |
| 1/4 | Teaspoon salt |
| 2 | Slices cheese |
🔪 Instructions:
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Prepare the Ingredients:
- Wash and slice the fresh strawberries.
- Finely chop the green onion.
- Peel the mandarin oranges and separate them into segments.
- Crush the packaged ramen noodles into small pieces.
- Slice the almonds.
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Combine the Salad Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, add the mixed greens, sliced strawberries, chopped green onions, crushed ramen noodles, and sliced almonds. Gently toss to combine, and set aside.
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Prepare the Dressing:
- In a separate bowl, combine the balsamic vinaigrette and orange juice. Mix well until the ingredients are thoroughly incorporated. Season with salt to taste and mix again.
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Assemble the Salad:
- Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl. Using salad tongs or spoons, toss the salad until the dressing evenly coats all the ingredients.
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Final Touches:
- Arrange the mandarin orange segments on top of the dressed salad.
- Place slices of cheese on the salad for an added creamy texture and flavor enhancement.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Your Fruited Spring Salad is now ready to be served! Transfer it to individual serving plates or bowls, and enjoy immediately to experience the crisp freshness of the ingredients.
🌟 Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 184.1
- Fat Content: 9.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 11.2mg
- Sodium Content: 101.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 20.6g
- Fiber Content: 3.5g
- Sugar Content: 12.2g
- Protein Content: 6.2g
⭐ Recipe Ratings:
- Aggregated Rating: 4.5/5
- Review Count: 2
Indulge in the vibrant flavors and nutritious goodness of this Fruited Spring Salad, a perfect choice for a light lunch or a refreshing snack. With its simple preparation and delightful taste, it’s sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. Enjoy the freshness of spring with every bite! 🌸
