CHOPPED SALAD WITH LIME-CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE

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A crisp and light summer salad made with iceberg lettuce, fresh spinach, oranges and veggies and topped with a homemade lime-cilantro vinaigrette.

Provided by Cheri Liefeld

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
1 bunch fresh spinach, stems removed, chopped
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup sliced radishes
2 oranges, peeled, sectioned and chopped
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup lime juice
1/2 cup orange juice
1/3 cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In large bowl, toss all salad ingredients, or arrange lettuce and spinach on serving platter and layer carrots, radishes, oranges and pecans on top.
  • In blender, place all vinaigrette ingredients. Cover; blend on high speed until smooth. Drizzle over salad or serve on the side.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

YUSUF VICTORY
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This salad is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's a great way to change up your salad routine.


Zay Omofezi
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or tofu. I also like to add some chopped avocado or nuts for extra flavor.


Ifyco Alex
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Bianca Mercado
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This salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light, refreshing, and full of flavor.


Samar Baba
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes and this one is definitely a keeper. It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make.


Oyinmowo Monica
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. I made it the night before and it was just as good the next day.


david gardner
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few simple ingredients, but the flavors all come together perfectly.


Naeem raja
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some broccoli, carrots, and celery that were about to go bad, so I threw them in this salad and it turned out great.


Driton Pacolli
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I'm not usually a fan of chopped salads, but this one changed my mind. The dressing is amazing and the vegetables are so fresh and crisp. I'll definitely be making this again.


Muhammad Usman Rafi Sulehria
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the pop of flavor from the lime-cilantro vinaigrette.


Tunde Jacob
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the bright, citrusy flavor of the dressing and the crunch of the vegetables. I'll definitely be making this again.


Feroz Lohanch
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This chopped salad was a delightful and refreshing dish. The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and the lime-cilantro vinaigrette was a great complement to the salad. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a heal