Biggest Loser White House Salad
Brighten up your table with the vibrant and nutritious Biggest Loser White House Salad, a perfect blend of crisp greens, juicy berries, and nutty crunch, all drizzled with a zesty homemade lemon vinaigrette. Packed with baby spinach and arugula, this salad boasts a medley of fresh produce like red bell peppers, cucumber, blueberries, and strawberries, making it as visually stunning as it is delicious. Toasted walnuts add a warm nutty note, while creamy crumbled feta cheese lends a tangy finish. The vinaigrette—a harmonious blend of olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard—ties it all together with a burst of flavor in every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes, this health-conscious recipe is perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a standout side dish, ensuring every meal is both satisfying and guilt-free.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups baby spinach leaves
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced into thin rounds
- 0.5 cup blueberries
- 0.5 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 0.25 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
- 0.25 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Rinse and thoroughly dry the spinach and arugula leaves. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Add the thinly sliced red bell pepper, cucumber rounds, blueberries, and sliced strawberries to the bowl.
In a small, dry skillet over medium heat, toast the walnuts for 2-3 minutes until they are fragrant. Remove from heat, chop if needed, and let them cool before adding to the salad.
Crumble the feta cheese on top of the salad mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
Drizzle the vinaigrette evenly over the salad, tossing gently to combine and coat the ingredients.
Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, nutritious flavors of the Biggest Loser White House Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
770 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.5 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.3 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 1417 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.2 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.2 g | ||
| Protein | 19.2 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 485 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1134 mg | 24% | |
*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.
