Best 2 Spring Sunshine Salad Recipes

With the arrival of spring comes an abundance of fresh and vibrant ingredients, perfect for creating a refreshing and flavorful salad. The "spring sunshine salad" is a delightful combination of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors, featuring a variety of seasonal vegetables, fruits, and herbs. From crisp cucumbers and juicy tomatoes to sweet strawberries and tangy feta cheese, this salad is a celebration of the season's bounty. Drizzled with a light and zesty dressing, the "spring sunshine salad" is a perfect accompaniment to any meal or a satisfying lunch on its own. Get ready to embrace the flavors of spring with this vibrant and delicious salad that is sure to brighten up your day.

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SPRING SUNSHINE SALAD WITH CITRUS PARMESAN DRESSING

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Make and share this Spring Sunshine Salad With Citrus Parmesan Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

6 -8 handfuls mixed salad greens, washed and dried well (or butter lettuce)
1 -2 medium orange, sectioned, pith removed, cut in half
1 avocado, thinly sliced
1/2 cup toasted nuts (sliced almonds, pine nuts, walnuts, etc)
1/2 cup sliced spring onion (scallions, or green onions)
parmesan cheese, shavings to garnish
1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 oranges, zest and juice of
2 tablespoons chopped shallots (or red onion, or scallions)
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
2 pinches salt
2 pinches pepper

Steps:

Salad:.
Wash and dry salad greens well and place them in a large bowl.
Add orange pieces, nuts, and onions.
Toss well with the Citrus Parmesan Dressing .
Add the avocado and toss the salad gently, so as not to mush the avocado.
Sprinkle with some Parmesan shavings(using a vegetable peeler).
Citrus Parmesan Dressing:.
In a bowl combine the grated Parmesan, orange zest and juice, and the shallots.
Whisk in the red wine vinegar.
Whisk in the olive oil and finish by seasoning with salt and pepper.
Or you may use a jar and shake the dressing.
A few more ideas from Heidi:.
Gently heat the dressing and toss with spinach, for a warm, slightly wilted dinner salad.
Use the vinaigrette as a marinade.
Use it to toss with pasta (stuffed cheese filled pasta is an especially good choice).

SPRING SUNSHINE SALAD RECIPE

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Categories Salad Lettuce

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

6 to 8 handfuls mixed salad greens or butter lettuce, washed and dried well (I used baby romaine this morning)
1 or 2 medium oranges, torn into pieces, pith removed (I used cara cara oranges this morning)
1 avocado, thinly sliced
1/2 cup or so toasted nuts (sliced almonds, pine nuts, etc)
1/2 cup sliced spring onions
About 1/3 cup Citrus Parmesan Dressing (below)
Citrus Parmesan Dressing
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Zest and juice of 2 oranges
2 tablespoons chopped shallots
2T white wine vinegar
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil (or half reg. + half lemon oil)
2 pinches of both salt + pepper

Steps:

Wash and dry your salad greens well and place them in a large bowl. Add the oranges, nuts, and onion. Toss well with the Citrus Parmesan Dressing (below). Add the avocado and give the salad one last light toss, be gentle � you don�t want the avocado to disintegrate. Sprinkle with a few shavings of Parmesan - you can make nice thick curls using a vegetable peeler. Dressing: In a medium bowl (or Mason jar) combine the grated Parmesan, orange zest and juice, and the shallots. Whisk in the white wine vinegar. Whisk in the olive oil and finish by seasoning with salt and pepper. Makes about 1 1/2 cups. Other ideas: -Gently heat the dressing and toss with spinach, for a warm, slightly wilted dinner salad. -Use the vinaigrette as a marinade. -Use it to toss with pasta (stuffed cheese filled pasta is an especially good choice).

Tips:

For a sweeter salad, use ripe fruit. If your fruit is tart, you may want to add a little honey or maple syrup to the dressing.
To make the salad more filling, add some protein, such as grilled chicken, salmon, or tofu.
If you don't have any fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs instead. Just be sure to use half the amount of dried herbs that you would use fresh.
This salad is best served fresh, but it will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Conclusion:

Spring Sunshine Salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is packed with fresh fruits and vegetables, and the citrus dressing adds a bright and tangy flavor. This salad is also very easy to make, and it can be tailored to your own personal preferences. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give Spring Sunshine Salad a try!