Tropical Salad Recipe
We combined fresh baby greens, grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, mandarin oranges, sundried cherries, and spiced pecans with our own balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Salad Base
In a large mixing bowl, combine the fresh baby greens, grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, mandarin oranges, sundried cherries, and spiced pecans. Toss gently to evenly distribute the ingredients.
Dressing Preparation
- 2
Make the Balsamic Vinaigrette
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined and emulsified.
Final Assembly
- 3
Combine and Serve
Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad mixture. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients with the dressing. Serve immediately, garnished with additional spiced pecans if desired.




