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Herb & Orchard Whisper Salad
A rustic salad of greens, herbs, citrus and gentle crunch — fresh, wholesome, from the garden to your table.
Where citrus meets the hush of herbs,
and the orchard hums in quiet bloom.
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, butter lettuce)
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 small cucumber, sliced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 apple, thinly sliced
- ½ cup mandarin or orange segments
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
- ¼ cup chopped pistachios (or walnuts)
- Fresh dill or parsley, for garnish
- Citrus herb dressing
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp orange juice
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Zest of ½ lemon
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the mixed greens, basil, mint, cucumber, red onion, apple, and orange segments.
- In a small jar or bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
- Top with the crumbled cheese, pistachios, and fresh herbs. Toss gently and enjoy!
Serve with warm sourdough, or enjoy as a light, luminous meal on its own.
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