Terrazzo Salad
Meet the Terrazzo Salad, a vibrant medley of fresh, nutrient-packed ingredients that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. This wholesome recipe combines crisp baby spinach and peppery arugula as a lush base, topped with a rainbow of juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy radishes, crisp cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper. Creamy crumbled feta cheese and nutty toasted pumpkin seeds add delightful textures and bursts of flavor. Tossed in a bright, tangy dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, zesty lemon juice, a hint of honey, and Dijon mustard, this salad is perfectly balanced and irresistibly fresh. Ready in just 15 minutes, the Terrazzo Salad is an elegant choice for a light lunch, a side dish for dinner, or a show-stopping centerpiece at any gathering. Highlighting seasonal vegetables and easy preparation, this healthy recipe is a must-try for anyone seeking vibrant flavors and gorgeous presentation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 4 medium radishes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.
In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach and arugula as the base.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.
Thinly slice the radishes and cucumber into circular rounds, then chop the red bell pepper into small bite-sized squares. Add these to the salad bowl.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and toasted pumpkin seeds evenly over the vegetables.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad, tossing gently to coat all the ingredients.
Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors. Optionally, garnish with additional pumpkin seeds or feta cheese for presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
209 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.5 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 13 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 560 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.2 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.9 g | ||
| Protein | 5.9 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 140 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 367 mg | 8% | |
*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.
