Hugs and Kisses Salad
Brighten your plate and your day with the vibrant, flavor-packed Hugs and Kisses Salad! This quick and easy recipe combines tender baby spinach and peppery arugula with sweet, juicy strawberries and tangy grape tomatoes for the ultimate blend of freshness. Toasted slivered almonds and creamy crumbled feta cheese add a delightful crunch and richness, while a homemade balsamic-honey dressing ties it all together with the perfect touch of sweetness and zest. Ready in just 15 minutes, this eye-catching salad is perfect for a light lunch, a dinner side, or even as the star of your next gathering. Healthy, flavorful, and oh-so-satisfying, it’s a mouthwatering celebration of wholesome ingredients in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- 0.5 cup slivered almonds
- 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the baby spinach, arugula, strawberries, and grape tomatoes.
Slice the strawberries into thin slices and halve the grape tomatoes.
Toast the slivered almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
In a large salad bowl, toss together the baby spinach, arugula, sliced strawberries, grape tomatoes, slivered almonds, and crumbled feta cheese.
In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are lightly coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, balanced flavors of your Hugs and Kisses Salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
777 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.1 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.1 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 1724 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.9 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.1 g | ||
| Protein | 31.3 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 587 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1261 mg | 27% | |
*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.
