Umbrella Salad
Brighten up your table with the whimsical and colorful Umbrella Salad, a fresh and vibrant creation that's as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the palate. Packed with crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and a medley of thinly sliced radishes, carrots, and red bell peppers, this salad is a rainbow of garden-fresh goodness. A sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese and sliced black olives adds a savory touch, while a drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette ties everything together with tangy perfection. The standout feature? Pretzel sticks cleverly positioned as the "umbrella handle," turning this healthy dish into a playful centerpiece for any gathering. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes and perfect for entertaining, this veggie-packed showstopper is a must-try for fans of creative, healthy salads.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 3 small radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 large carrot, julienned
- 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup black olives, sliced
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
- 6 whole pretzel sticks (for umbrella handle)
- 6 sprigs parsley or cilantro sprigs (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.
On a large serving platter, spread the mixed greens evenly to create the base of your salad.
Arrange the cherry tomatoes in a semicircular pattern at the top of the greens to outline the umbrella canopy.
Layer the cucumber slices just below the cherry tomatoes in a similar arched pattern.
Next, arrange thin slices of radishes and red bell pepper in alternating rows below the cucumbers to create colorful stripes for the umbrella.
Sprinkle the julienned carrot over the greens to add texture and color.
Add the sliced black olives and feta cheese evenly over the salad to enhance flavor and visual appeal.
Place the pretzel sticks vertically along the bottom center of the salad to represent the umbrella handle. Push them gently into the greens for stability.
If desired, add parsley or cilantro sprigs at the top of the umbrella for decoration or garnish.
Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette evenly over the salad just before serving.
Serve immediately and enjoy the delightful presentation of this fresh and healthy Umbrella Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
862 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.5 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.1 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 2613 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.0 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.5 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.0 g | ||
| Protein | 25.4 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 759 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1969 mg | 42% | |
*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.
