Turtle Shell Salad
Transform your salad game with this irresistibly fresh and visually stunning Turtle Shell Salad! This vibrant dish combines tender baby spinach and butter lettuce with creamy avocado slices artfully arranged to mimic a turtle shell, setting the stage for a truly unique presentation. Sweet bursts of cherry tomatoes and green grapes complement the refreshing crunch of cucumber and toasted almonds. A light, tangy dressing made with zesty lemon juice, olive oil, and a touch of honey ties everything together for a perfect balance of flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-cook, nutrient-packed salad is a delightful centerpiece for a casual lunch or an effortlessly elegant side dish. Perfect for those seeking healthy recipes with a creative twist, this salad is as fun to serve as it is to eat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Baby spinach
- 2 cups Butter lettuce
- 2 whole Avocados
- 1 whole Cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Green grapes
- 0.25 cup Almonds
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Start by washing all your fresh produce thoroughly and patting them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
In a large salad bowl, toss the baby spinach and butter lettuce together to create a base layer of greens.
Slice the avocados in half, remove the pit, and carefully peel off the skin. Slice each half into thin, even strips. Set aside for later.
Thinly slice the cucumber into round disks. Arrange them around the edges of the salad bowl for added structure and crunch.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the greens, spreading them evenly across the salad.
Add the green grapes to the salad, ensuring an even distribution for bursts of sweetness in every bite.
Toast the almonds in a small dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally until fragrant and golden brown. Allow them to cool slightly and then sprinkle over the salad for a nutty crunch.
Take the avocado slices and carefully arrange them on top of the salad in an overlapping pattern, resembling the scales of a turtle shell.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to create a simple, tangy dressing.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad just before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1483 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.7 g | 152% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.4 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1329 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 99.5 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.5 g | 145% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.9 g | ||
| Protein | 24.4 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 409 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 3336 mg | 71% | |
*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.
