Disappearing Salad
Meet your new favorite crowd-pleaser: the Disappearing Salad. This vibrant, nutrient-packed salad lives up to its name, vanishing within moments of serving thanks to its irresistible combination of fresh and flavorful ingredients. A medley of mixed baby greens—like spinach, arugula, and kale—provides the perfect base, while juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, sweet red bell pepper, and creamy avocado offer a delightful mix of textures. Crumbled feta and toasted almonds add richness and crunch, all brought together with a tangy homemade lemon-honey Dijon dressing. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and perfect for sharing, this salad makes a stunning centerpiece for any meal or a refreshing side dish at picnics, potlucks, and dinner parties. Serve it fresh, and watch it disappear, bite by delicious bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed baby greens (spinach, arugula, kale, etc.)
- 1 pint Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 large Red bell pepper
- 1 large Avocado
- 1 cup Feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1 cup Toasted almonds
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed baby greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl.
Chop the cucumber into thin half-moons and dice the red bell pepper. Add both to the bowl.
Cut the avocado into small cubes and gently toss it into the salad just before serving to avoid browning.
Add the crumbled feta cheese, toasted almonds, and finely chopped parsley to the salad bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly.
Serve immediately and watch it disappear!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2267 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 186.7 g | 239% | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.4 g | 257% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 214 mg | 71% | |
| Sodium | 5307 mg | 231% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 97.4 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.4 g | 144% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.8 g | ||
| Protein | 74.5 g | 149% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1847 mg | 142% | |
| Iron | 16.5 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 4256 mg | 91% | |
*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.
