A Beautiful Salad
Elevate your mealtime with "A Beautiful Salad," a vibrant medley of fresh, nutrient-packed ingredients designed to delight your taste buds and fill your plate with color. This stunning dish combines a base of crisp salad greens—arugula, spinach, and kale—with juicy cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber, and sweet blueberries for a refreshing burst of flavor. Shredded carrots, sliced bell peppers, creamy avocado, and crumbled feta add layers of texture, while toasted pecans bring a satisfying crunch. A drizzle of tangy homemade lemon-honey vinaigrette ties it all together, creating the perfect balance of sweet and savory in every bite. Quick and easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, this fresh salad is perfect as a light main course or as a side dish for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or enjoying a casual weeknight meal, this colorful, wholesome salad is sure to impress. Keywords: fresh salad recipe, colorful salad, healthy salad ideas, homemade vinaigrette, easy salad recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, and kale)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium Carrot, shredded
- 1 large Avocado, diced
- 1 cup Blueberries
- 1 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup Pecans, toasted and roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced cucumber, red bell pepper, and shredded carrot to the bowl.
Gently toss in the diced avocado, ensuring it stays intact to maintain its shape.
Sprinkle the blueberries, crumbled feta cheese, and toasted pecans evenly over the salad.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad, tossing gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Garnish the salad with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of green and added aroma.
Serve immediately and enjoy the flavor-packed, colorful creation!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
520 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.3 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 25 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 633 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.9 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.4 g | ||
| Protein | 11.0 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 258 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 979 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
