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How to Make Spring Salad

This delightful spring mix with a splash of color and flavor will cheer you up in no time!
  • prep TIME 10 mins
  • total TIME 10 mins
Course: Side DishCuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 105 kcal
Author: Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina

Ingredients (18)

  • 4 oz mango cubed
  • 4 oz watercress
  • 1 oz red onion sliced
  • 2 oz red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 oz baby carrots sliced
  • 1 oz beet sliced
  • 1 fl oz orange juice
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped
  • 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 tsp traditional Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 oz Feta cheese
  • 0.5 oz pumpkin seed

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Make the dressing for the salad. Add 1/2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 fl oz orange juice, 1 tsp orange zest, 1 tsp honey, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1/2 tsp mustard, and 1 tbsp olive oil to a mixing bowl, then stir to combine.

2

Add 4 oz watercress, 4 oz mangoes, 2 oz red bell peppers, 1 oz red onions, 1 oz baby carrots, 1 oz beets, 0.5 oz pumpkin seeds, and 0.5 oz feta cheese to a serving plate or bowl of choice. Top with cilantro and parsley, then pour over the dressing before serving!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 105kcal | Fat 6g | Saturated Fat 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat 1g | Monounsaturated Fat 3g | Cholesterol 1mg | Sodium 227mg | Potassium 291mg | Carbohydrate 11g | Fiber 2g | Sugar 8g | Protein 3g | Vitamin A 2891IU | Vitamin C 50mg | Calcium 69mg | Iron 1mg