Description
Brighten your summer gatherings with this refreshing Orange Dreamsicle Salad. Combining succulent oranges with a creamy yogurt dressing, this dish offers a delightful balance of sweetness and tang. Perfect as a light lunch or a vibrant side at picnics and barbecues, it’s nutritious, quick to prepare, and sure to impress your guests. Enjoy the burst of flavors and textures in just 20 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large navel oranges (peeled and segmented)
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds (toasted)
Instructions
- Prepare the Oranges: Peel and segment the oranges, removing any seeds. Set aside.
- Mix the Greens: In a large bowl, combine mixed greens and toss gently.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk together Greek yogurt, honey, and orange juice in a small bowl until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the orange segments and their juices to the greens. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently until coated.
- Add Crunch: Sprinkle sliced almonds on top just before serving.
- Serve: Enjoy chilled as a refreshing side dish or light meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg