Sunshine Salad with Honey-Lime (Printer-Friendly)
Bright citrus, berries, and crisp vegetables with honey-lime dressing — ready in 15 minutes for 4 servings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit & Vegetables
01 - 2 oranges, peeled and sliced
02 - 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
03 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
04 - 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 1 cup cucumber, sliced
→ Greens & Herbs
06 - 4 cups mixed baby greens (spinach, arugula, or romaine)
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
→ Dressing
08 - 2 tablespoons honey
09 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
10 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
11 - Salt and pepper, to taste
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine mixed baby greens, oranges, pineapple, strawberries, yellow bell pepper, and cucumber in a large salad bowl.
02 - Sprinkle the finely chopped mint leaves evenly over the salad ingredients.
03 - Whisk together honey, lime juice, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl until thoroughly emulsified.
04 - Drizzle the honey-lime dressing over the prepared salad and toss gently to ensure even coating.
05 - Serve immediately for optimal freshness and flavor.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The honey-lime dressing pulls together unlikely flavors in a way that makes you feel like you know a delicious secret.
- It&aposs the ideal salad for when you want color, crunch, and freshness with barely any effort.
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- Adding the dressing too early will wilt those delicate greens and take away the salad&aposs crisp charm.
- Chopping the mint at the very last minute keeps it intense and green, not bruised or faded.
03 -
- Pat fruit pieces with paper towels before adding to the salad to keep dressing from getting watery.
- Use a microplane to zest just a little lime over the finished bowl for an irresistible aroma.