Fruit and Veggie Good for U Salad
Bright, vibrant, and bursting with flavor, the Fruit and Veggie Good for U Salad is a celebration of wholesome ingredients and fresh, dynamic textures. Combining crisp baby spinach and peppery arugula with the natural sweetness of strawberries and blueberries, this salad strikes a perfect balance between nutrition and taste. Thinly sliced cucumber, carrot ribbons, and creamy avocado cubes add a hearty, satisfying crunch, while crumbled feta cheese and toasted walnuts bring a savory richness. Tied together with a zesty homemade lemon-honey vinaigrette, this 15-minute, no-cook recipe is a quick and easy way to boost your day with a colorful, nutrient-packed dish. Perfect as a light lunch, a healthy dinner side, or a refreshing potluck addition, this salad is a must-try for anyone craving clean, delicious eating.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Baby spinach
- 2 cups Arugula
- 1 cup Strawberries
- 0.5 cup Blueberries
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 large Carrot
- 1 large Avocado
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Walnuts
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the baby spinach and arugula under cold water, then dry them thoroughly using a salad spinner or paper towels.
Hull and slice the strawberries, and add them to a large salad bowl along with the blueberries.
Peel the cucumber, slice it thinly, and add to the salad bowl.
Using a vegetable peeler, peel the carrot into thin ribbons and add them to the mix.
Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Cut it into cubes and gently fold it into the salad.
Sprinkle the feta cheese and walnuts over the salad for added flavor and crunch.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad and gently toss everything to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing, nutrient-packed salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1265 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.5 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.7 g | 114% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2172 mg | 94% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.0 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.0 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.5 g | ||
| Protein | 26.0 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 655 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1762 mg | 38% | |
*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.
