Ill 3 Forks Restaurant Salad
Elevate your salad game with the vibrant and fresh "Ill 3 Forks Restaurant Salad," a perfect blend of gourmet flavors and crisp textures that’s ready in just 15 minutes. This show-stopping dish combines tender mixed spring greens, nutrient-rich baby spinach, and juicy cherry tomatoes with the refreshing crunch of thinly sliced English cucumber and red onion. Sweet candied pecans and tangy crumbled blue cheese add a luxurious touch, while a drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette and extra virgin olive oil ties it all together with rich, zesty notes. Finished with a pinch of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, this salad is a harmonious balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. Perfect as a starter or a refreshing main course, this elegant yet simple recipe is ideal for entertaining or elevating weeknight meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed spring greens
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 whole English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 0.5 whole red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.75 cup candied pecans
- 0.5 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 0.5 cup balsamic vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
1. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed spring greens and baby spinach.
2. Add the cherry tomatoes, English cucumber slices, and red onion to the bowl.
3. Sprinkle the candied pecans and crumbled blue cheese over the top of the salad mix for added crunch and flavor.
4. Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette and extra virgin olive oil evenly over the salad.
5. Season the salad with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
6. Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients, ensuring that the dressing coats everything evenly.
7. Divide the salad into four bowls or plates and serve immediately for the freshest flavor and texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
365 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.6 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 11 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 632 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.6 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.9 g | ||
| Protein | 7.6 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 165 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 603 mg | 13% | |
*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.
