Nine a Day Salad
Brighten your plate and boost your nutrition with the vibrant and wholesome "Nine a Day Salad"! Packed with nine fresh fruits and vegetables, including spinach, arugula, blueberries, and creamy avocado, this salad is a powerhouse of flavor and nutrients. A tangy honey-lemon dressing ties it all together, creating a perfect balance of sweet and savory in every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for a healthy lunch or a colorful side dish. Not only is it a feast for the eyes, but it’s also a delicious way to help you hit your daily veggie and fruit intake goals. Perfect for anyone seeking clean eating or plant-based meal ideas, this salad is sure to inspire healthy habits!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups spinach
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 large carrot
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 medium apple
- 0.5 cup blueberries
- 1 medium avocado
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry all the vegetables and fruits to prepare for the salad.
Place the spinach and arugula in a large salad bowl as the base.
Peel and julienne the carrot, then thinly slice the red bell pepper. Add these to the salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the cucumber. Toss them into the bowl.
Core and thinly slice the apple, and add to the salad.
Sprinkle the blueberries evenly over the salad for a pop of sweetness.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and dice the flesh. Gently add the avocado to the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad and gently toss to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy this colorful and wholesome ‘Nine a Day Salad’!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
957 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.9 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.1 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 783 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.9 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.0 g | 93% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.1 g | ||
| Protein | 12.3 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 243 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 2756 mg | 59% | |
*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.
