Jacob's Salad

Elevate your salad game with Jacob's Salad, a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly balances bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. This colorful creation features a mix of arugula, spinach, and romaine for a nutrient-packed base, topped with juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and sweet strawberries. A sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese and crunchy walnuts adds depth and texture, while fresh basil leaves infuse a hint of aromatic freshness. The salad is tied together with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette, featuring extra-virgin olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard for a tangy-sweet finish. With just 15 minutes of prep and zero cooking time, this quick and easy salad is perfect for a light lunch, a healthy side, or an eye-catching dish to impress your guests. Pair it with crusty bread and enjoy a burst of flavors in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Mixed greens (arugula, spinach, and romaine)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 large Avocado
• 0.25 medium Red onion
• 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves
• 0.5 cup Fresh strawberries
• 0.25 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup Walnuts, chopped
• 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
• 1.5 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

Wash and pat dry the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, strawberries, and basil leaves.

Step 2

Slice the cherry tomatoes in halves, thinly slice the cucumber, and dice the avocado into bite-sized pieces.

Step 3

Finely slice the red onion into thin strips and chop the fresh basil leaves.

Step 4

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, red onion, strawberries, and basil.

Step 5

Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and chopped walnuts over the salad.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad and gently toss everything to coat.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy your vibrant and flavorful Jacob's Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(646.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1145.5

Total Fat 103.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.6g
Cholesterol 50mg	0%
Sodium 1287.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 46.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.4g	0%
Total Sugars 18.4g
Protein 21.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 449.6mg	0%
Iron 5.5mg	0%
Potassium 2027.5mg	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: 77.2%

Protein: 7.3%

Carbs: 15.5%