Fresh Leprechaun Footprint Salad with Eye of Newt Dressing
Delight in the whimsical and vibrant flavors of our Fresh Leprechaun Footprint Salad with Eye of Newt Dressing, a playful yet nourishing dish that bursts with color and creativity. This salad features a medley of fresh ingredients, including crisp baby spinach, peppery arugula, and a rainbow of cherry tomatoes, complemented by crunchy sugar snap peas, shredded purple cabbage, and radishes. Toasted pumpkin seeds and fresh parsley add a nutty, herby touch, while the zesty Eye of Newt Dressing—made with olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and a hint of capers—ties it all together with a tangy-sweet finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this enchanting salad is perfect for a whimsical lunchtime treat or a standout side at your next gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 cup rainbow cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 cup sugar snap peas
- 1 cup purple cabbage, thinly shredded
- 3 medium radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 cup pumpkin seeds, toasted
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons capers, drained and chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry all the vegetables to ensure freshness and crispness.
In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach, arugula, rainbow cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, sugar snap peas, shredded purple cabbage, and sliced radishes.
Sprinkle the toasted pumpkin seeds and chopped parsley over the top of the salad for added crunch and flavor.
To prepare the Eye of Newt Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, chopped capers, salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning with more salt or lemon juice, as needed.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving to keep the greens crisp, and gently toss to coat the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy the burst of vibrant flavors and textures in every bite.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2848 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 278.3 g | 357% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.3 g | 206% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1584 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.6 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.7 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.0 g | ||
| Protein | 44.6 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 410 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 19.8 mg | 110% | |
| Potassium | 2386 mg | 51% | |
*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.
