Spring Greens with Toasted Cheese
Bright, fresh, and indulgently satisfying, this recipe for Spring Greens with Toasted Cheese brings together the best of seasonal greens and gooey, golden cheddar-topped sourdough. The vibrant mix of baby spinach, arugula, and watercress is lightly tossed in a zesty homemade lemon-honey vinaigrette, creating a refreshing bed for the star of the dish: buttery, skillet-toasted sourdough smothered in sharp cheddar cheese. This quick and easy recipe, ready in under 20 minutes, is the perfect blend of light and rich, ideal for a hearty lunch or an elegant appetizer. Serve it warm and enjoy the contrast of crisp greens and melty, cheesy bites in every forkful!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 cup watercress
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
Wash the baby spinach, arugula, and watercress thoroughly in cold water, and then pat them dry using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk well to create a light vinaigrette.
Add the spinach, arugula, and watercress to the bowl with the vinaigrette and toss until the greens are evenly coated. Set aside.
Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
Spread butter on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.
Place the slices of bread, buttered side down, in the skillet. Divide the cheddar cheese evenly across the tops of the slices.
Cook until the cheese has melted and the bottoms of the bread slices are golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
Remove the toasted cheese slices from the skillet and allow them to cool slightly before slicing each one into bite-sized pieces or strips.
Serve the dressed spring greens on plates and top each portion with the toasted cheese pieces.
Enjoy immediately as a fresh and satisfying dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
987 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.6 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.2 g | 121% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 141 mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 4189 mg | 182% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 116.6 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.0 g | ||
| Protein | 52.2 g | 104% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1066 mg | 82% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 326 mg | 7% | |
*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.
