Pretty in Pink Salad
Brighten up your table with the vibrant and nutritious Pretty in Pink Salad, a show-stopping burst of color and flavor that celebrates fresh, wholesome ingredients. This salad combines the earthy sweetness of cooked beets and the crisp, peppery bite of thinly sliced watermelon radishes with a bed of arugula or mixed greens. Topped with creamy crumbled feta, crunchy toasted walnuts, and jewel-like pomegranate seeds, every bite is a satisfying balance of texture and taste. A light and tangy dressing made with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of honey ties it all together, making it the perfect centerpiece for a healthy lunch or an elegant side dish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-cook recipe is as quick as it is stunning—ideal for showcasing seasonal produce while impressing friends and family.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Cooked beets, peeled and diced
- 2 medium Watermelon radishes, thinly sliced
- 4 cups Arugula or mixed greens
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Toasted walnuts, chopped
- 0.5 cup Fresh pomegranate seeds
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
1. Prepare the cooked beets by peeling and dicing them into 1/2-inch cubes. If using store-bought cooked beets, rinse and pat them dry before dicing.
2. Thinly slice the watermelon radishes into circles using a mandoline slicer or a sharp knife. For extra flair, cut some of the slices into halves or quarters.
3. In a large salad bowl, assemble the base of the salad by spreading the arugula or mixed greens evenly.
4. Arrange the diced beets, watermelon radishes, crumbled feta cheese, toasted walnuts, and pomegranate seeds over the greens to create a beautiful, colorful display.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
6. Drizzle the dressing over the salad right before serving, and gently toss the salad to coat all ingredients evenly.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy your vibrant, nutritious Pretty in Pink Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1115 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.0 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.9 g | 124% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 2084 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.3 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.7 g | ||
| Protein | 29.6 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 825 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 1689 mg | 36% | |
*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.
