Salad Elizabeth
Experience the vibrant flavors of spring with Salad Elizabeth, a showstopping mix of baby spinach, peppery arugula, and sweet, juicy strawberries. This fresh and colorful masterpiece is elevated with crunchy cucumber, creamy crumbles of blue cheese, and the irresistible crunch of toasted almonds. The homemade dressing blends honey, tangy lemon juice, and Dijon mustard with olive oil for a perfectly balanced, sweet-and-savory finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this wholesome, restaurant-quality salad is ideal for light lunches, dinner parties, or as an elegant side dish. Perfect for lovers of gourmet salads, Salad Elizabeth is a feast for the eyes and the palate!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Baby spinach
- 2 cups Arugula
- 1 cup Fresh strawberries
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 cup Blue cheese
- 0.33 cup Toasted almonds
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and dry the baby spinach and arugula. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Hull and slice the strawberries into thin slices. Add them to the bowl.
Peel the cucumber, slice in half lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Slice into thin half-moons and add to the salad.
Crumble the blue cheese and sprinkle it over the salad along with the toasted almonds.
In a small bowl or jar, prepare the dressing by whisking together honey, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Salad Elizabeth!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1110 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.9 g | 105% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.7 g | 103% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 51 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 1638 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.3 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.8 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.4 g | ||
| Protein | 30.3 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 750 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1159 mg | 25% | |
*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.
