Mixed Greens and Veggie Salad with Yuzu Dressing
This simple side salad is bursting with color and flavor thanks to the yuzu vinaigrette salad dressing. Mix and match to make it your own, and put it in the regular rotation for #SaladsThatDontSuck!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 254kcal
Equipment
- cutting board and sharpened knife
- measuring cups and spoons
- salad tongs or serving utensils
- fine mesh strainer or colander
Ingredients
- 16 oz mixed greens or spring mix
- 1 cup matchstick carrots
- 1 cup red cabbage shredded
- 2 Persian cucumbers sliced
- 2 green onions sliced
- 5-6 radishes trimmed and sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh or canned mandarin orange segments drained
- 1/2 cup wonton strips
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds shelled, roasted and salted
For Yuzu Dressing
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp yuzu juice
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp ginger grated
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 pinch kosher salt or to taste
- 1/8 tsp white pepper or to taste
Instructions
For the Yuzu Dressing
- Add all ingredients to small bowl or jar and whisk or stir until combined. Refer to recipe for Yuzu Vinaigrette with Ginger and Honey for full details.
For the Mixed Greens and Veggie Salad
- Complete any necessary slicing or prep work, including washing and drying the leafy greens if not using preached. Drain the mandarin oranges and set aside.
- Add the mixed greens to a large salad bowl. Add the carrots, cabbage, cucumbers, green onions, radishes, mandarin oranges, sunflower seeds, and wonton strips. Toss gently to combine.
- Drizzle the prepared yuzu dressing over the top and toss again until well coated, adding more if desired. Serve immediately, garnishing with extra sunflower seeds or wonton strips (optional).
Notes
If not serving right away, avoid soggy ingredients by leaving the wonton strips out of the mixture and adding the dressing just before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 103mg | Potassium: 541mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 7143IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2mg