Devil's Salad

Turn up the heat on your salad game with "Devil's Salad," a bold and zesty creation that combines fresh, vibrant ingredients with a fiery twist. This tantalizing dish is loaded with peppery mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, creamy avocado, and a spicy kick from thinly sliced jalapeños. A sprinkle of toasted pepitas and crumbled feta cheese adds nutty crunch and tangy richness, while the smoky, citrus-infused dressing—made with olive oil, lime juice, smoked paprika, and optional cayenne—ties everything together with a flavor-packed punch. Ready in just 15 minutes, Devil's Salad is the perfect side dish or light main course for spice lovers seeking an unforgettable combination of textures and flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, kale)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 small Red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 Jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 medium Cucumber, sliced into half-moons
• 1 large Avocado, diced
• 0.25 cup Pepitas (pumpkin seeds), toasted
• 0.5 cup Crumbled feta cheese
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and avocado. Gently toss to distribute the ingredients evenly.

Step 2

Toast the pepitas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until they are golden and fragrant. Add to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad.

Step 4

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, minced garlic, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more lime juice, salt, or cayenne for desired flavor and heat.

Step 7

Serve immediately as a zesty, spicy side dish or a bold main course. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(853.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1178.9

Total Fat 98.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 53.4mg	0%
Sodium 2257.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 58.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.6g	0%
Total Sugars 17.1g
Protein 29.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 516.3mg	0%
Iron 8.2mg	0%
Potassium 2482.3mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 71.7%

Protein: 9.4%

Carbs: 18.9%