Description
Creamy orange dreamsicle salad brings nostalgic summer memories to life with marshmallow and cool whip sweetness. Cool citrus notes dance through this delightful dessert, promising refreshing bites you’ll savor until the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit and Vegetables:
- 3 large oranges, peeled and segmented
- 2 cups mixed greens (baby spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds or dried cranberries (optional)
Dairy and Sweet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Meticulously slice and segment fresh oranges, ensuring all seeds are removed and capturing the vibrant citrus juice in a separate container.
- Create a luscious dressing by whisking vanilla Greek yogurt with honey, vanilla extract, and reserved orange juice until smooth and well-integrated.
- Incorporate a delicate balance of salt and pepper into the dressing, adjusting liquid consistency as needed for optimal texture.
- Transfer mixed greens into a spacious serving bowl, gently arranging orange segments throughout the verdant base.
- Generously cascade the aromatic yogurt dressing over the salad, ensuring even distribution across the ingredients.
- Enhance the dish’s sensory experience by sprinkling toasted almonds and scattered pomegranate seeds or dried cranberries for delightful crunch and contrasting flavor profiles.
- Delicately fold and toss the salad to guarantee each leaf and orange segment is luxuriously coated with the creamy dressing.
- Serve immediately for peak freshness, or chill for 10-15 minutes to amplify the refreshing qualities of this vibrant citrus salad.
Notes
- Customize the dressing by experimenting with different yogurt flavors like lemon or coconut for a unique twist.
- Swap mixed greens with baby spinach or arugula to add a peppery kick and boost nutritional value.
- Toast almonds quickly in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent burning and enhance their nutty flavor.
- Make the salad vegan-friendly by using dairy-free yogurt alternatives and maple syrup instead of honey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 183 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 3 mg