Helen's Salad

Bright, fresh, and irresistibly flavorful, Helen's Salad is a vibrant medley of mixed greens like spinach, arugula, and lettuce, paired with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and a touch of zesty red onion. Elevated with the creamy tang of crumbled feta cheese, the sweetness of dried cranberries, and the satisfying crunch of pecans, this salad strikes the perfect balance between hearty and refreshing. Tossed in a homemade balsamic vinaigrette infused with honey and Dijon mustard, every bite bursts with bold, well-rounded flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is perfect as a healthy side dish or a light, satisfying main course. Whether you're planning a family meal or entertaining guests, Helen's Salad will be the star of your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Mixed salad greens (spinach, arugula, and lettuce)
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 large Cucumber
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.5 cups Feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cups Dried cranberries
• 0.25 cups Pecans, roughly chopped
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoons Honey
• 1 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the mixed salad greens thoroughly, then place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into thin rounds. Add the cucumber slices to the salad.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the mixture.

Step 5

Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese, dried cranberries, and chopped pecans over the salad greens.

Step 6

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and ground black pepper to create the vinaigrette.

Step 7

Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss everything gently to combine.

Step 8

Serve immediately as a side dish or a light main course. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(987.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	891.3

Total Fat 64.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1399.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 77.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.5g	0%
Total Sugars 51.2g
Protein 11.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 265.5mg	0%
Iron 5.9mg	0%
Potassium 1943.6mg	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: 61.9%

Protein: 5.0%

Carbs: 33.1%