St Louis Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with vibrant flavors, St. Louis Salad is a delightful combination of crisp romaine lettuce, tender baby spinach, and a medley of sweet and savory toppings that make every bite irresistible. This quick and easy recipe pairs the tartness of thinly sliced red and green apples with the sweetness of dried cranberries and candied pecans, all balanced perfectly by the tangy creaminess of crumbled feta cheese. A drizzle of luscious poppy seed dressing ties it all together, adding a touch of irresistible richness. Perfect as a refreshing side dish or a light, wholesome main, this 15-minute salad is an ideal choice for a crowd-pleasing meal that’s as nutritious as it is visually stunning. Whether for a family dinner or a gathering, St. Louis Salad is sure to become a go-to favorite! Keywords: St. Louis Salad recipe, fresh salad ideas, apple and feta salad, quick salad recipes, poppy seed dressing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups Baby spinach
- 1 medium Red apple
- 1 medium Green apple
- 0.5 cups Dried cranberries
- 0.5 cups Candied pecans
- 0.5 cups Feta cheese
- 0.25 small Red onion
- 0.5 cups Poppy seed dressing
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce and baby spinach. Chop the romaine into bite-sized pieces and place both greens in a large mixing bowl.
Core and thinly slice the red and green apples. Add them to the bowl with the greens.
Thinly slice the red onion and add to the salad.
Sprinkle the dried cranberries, candied pecans, and crumbled feta cheese over the salad.
Drizzle the poppy seed dressing evenly over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately as a light and vibrant side dish or a standalone meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1534 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.2 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.1 g | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 20.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 84 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 2085 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 169.1 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.9 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 133.4 g | ||
| Protein | 23.3 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 645 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1224 mg | 26% | |
*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.
