Terre Haute Hospital-Inspired Wellness Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-25 · Updated 2026-06-25

A nutrient-packed salad combining fresh greens, crunchy vegetables, and a bright citrus vinaigrette designed for healthy eating and wellness. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe (gluten free, vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs mixed baby greens, cucumber, carrot into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 5 cups mixed baby greens
• 1 medium, thinly sliced cucumber
• 1 large, julienned carrot
• 1 small, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 1 medium, diced avocado
• 1/4 cup, chopped toasted almonds
• 1/3 cup, crumbled feta cheese
• 3 tbsp, freshly squeezed orange juice
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large salad bowl, combine 5 cups mixed baby greens, 1 medium thinly sliced cucumber, 1 large julienned carrot, 1 small thinly sliced red bell pepper, 1 medium diced avocado, 1/4 cup chopped toasted almonds, and 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice, 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until the vinaigrette is emulsified and smooth.
3. Step 3: Pour the citrus vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly. Serve immediately for a fresh, healthful meal.