🌿 Emerald Orchard Crunch Salad

Published on January 27, 2026 at 8:39 PM

A crisp, jewel-toned bowl that blends orchard sweetness with fresh greens and satisfying crunch.

🥗 INGREDIENTS

Salad Base

  • 2 cups romaine or butter lettuce, chopped

  • 1 kiwi, peeled & sliced

  • ½ cup red or green grapes, halved

  • 1 plum, thinly sliced

  • ½ small raw beet, julienned or shaved very thin

  • ¼ cup walnuts, lightly crushed

🍑 Plum Glow Dressing (Oil-Free)

  • 2 tbsp plum preserves

  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

  • 1–2 tbsp warm water (to thin)

  • ½ tsp raw honey or maple syrup

  • Pinch of sea salt

  • Tiny pinch of cinnamon (optional, for warmth)

Whisk all ingredients together until smooth and pourable. Adjust with more water for a lighter drizzle or more preserves for extra gloss.

🌱 HOW TO ASSEMBLE

  1. Add greens to a large bowl.

  2. Layer kiwi, grapes, plum slices, and raw beets over the top.

  3. Sprinkle with walnuts for crunch.

  4. Drizzle with Plum Glow Dressing.

  5. Toss gently and serve fresh.

✨ KEY BENEFITS

  • 💚 Supports digestion with fiber-rich fruit & greens

  • 🩸 Promotes circulation and vitality with raw beets

  • 🧠 Fuels steady energy from natural sugars and healthy fats

  • 🌈 Packed with antioxidants for radiant skin & immunity

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