Description
Add a burst of color and flavor to your summer meals with this refreshing Summer Strawberry Salad! This delightful dish features ripe strawberries, juicy mandarin oranges, and plump blueberries, all tossed together with crunchy pecans and your choice of creamy cheese, topped off with a sparkling orange vinaigrette. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or light lunches, this salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Not only is it quick to prepare—ready in just 10 minutes—but it’s also packed with nutrients from fresh fruits and greens. Whether enjoyed on its own or as a side dish with grilled chicken or turkey, this salad will surely impress your guests and brighten up any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spring mix
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup mandarin oranges
- 1/2 cup pecans (unsalted)
- 3.5 ounces crumbled goat cheese (or plant-based alternative)
- 2 Tablespoons sliced green onions
- 1/2 cup orange sparkling juice
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 Tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine spring mix, sliced strawberries, blueberries, mandarin oranges, pecans, goat cheese (if using), and green onions.
- In a small jar with a lid, mix together orange sparkling juice, olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Secure the lid and shake well until combined.
- Just before serving, pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg