What Did You Put in This Salad
Get ready to wow your taste buds with "What Did You Put in This Salad," a vibrant, nutrient-packed medley that will have everyone asking for seconds. This fresh and flavorful creation combines tender baby spinach and peppery arugula with protein-rich quinoa, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, creamy avocado, and tangy feta cheese. Toasted pecans and jewel-like pomegranate seeds add a delightful crunch and burst of sweetness, while a zesty lemon-honey Dijon dressing ties it all together. Finished with a sprinkle of fragrant fresh dill, this salad is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for lunch, as a side dish, or even a light dinner, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 20 minutes and serves four. Packed with wholesome ingredients and bold flavors, it’s a surefire hit for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups baby spinach leaves
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 cup quinoa, cooked and cooled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 large avocado, cubed
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped
- 0.5 cup pomegranate seeds
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach, arugula, cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, feta cheese, toasted pecans, and pomegranate seeds.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
Gently toss the salad to ensure it's evenly coated with the dressing without mashing the avocado or other delicate ingredients.
Sprinkle the chopped fresh dill over the salad for a burst of freshness.
Serve immediately and enjoy this delightful, flavor-packed salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2555 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 210.4 g | 270% | |
| Saturated Fat | 52.2 g | 261% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 3942 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 125.8 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.0 g | 143% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.8 g | ||
| Protein | 65.9 g | 132% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1461 mg | 112% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 3363 mg | 72% | |
*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.
