Jim's Tossed Salad

Bursting with vibrant flavors and nourishing ingredients, Jim's Tossed Salad is a refreshing and wholesome delight perfect for any meal. This easy-to-make recipe features crisp romaine lettuce, tender baby spinach, and a medley of colorful vegetables like cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, bell peppers, and sweet grated carrots. Elevated with crumbled feta cheese and slivered almonds for a salty, nutty crunch, this salad is finished with a zesty homemade balsamic vinaigrette made with olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, and a pinch of seasoning. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile dish is ideal as a light lunch, a healthy side, or even a crowd-pleasing accompaniment to your dinner spread. Add this vibrant tossed salad recipe to your repertoire for a guaranteed hit at the table!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 2 cups Baby spinach
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 2 medium Carrots
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese
• 0.25 cup Slivered almonds
• 0.25 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.

Step 2

Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 3

Add the baby spinach to the salad bowl.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Peel and slice the cucumber into thin circles and add them to the bowl.

Step 6

Remove the seeds from the red bell pepper, slice it into thin strips, and add it to the salad.

Step 7

Thinly slice half of the red onion and add it to the salad.

Step 8

Peel and grate the carrots, then sprinkle them on top of the salad.

Step 9

Crumble the feta cheese over the salad and sprinkle the slivered almonds for crunch.

Step 10

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

Step 11

Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.

Step 12

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1542.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1253.4

Total Fat 95.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g
Cholesterol 66.8mg	0%
Sodium 2484.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 79.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.1g	0%
Total Sugars 36.9g
Protein 33.4g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 846.1mg	0%
Iron 11.5mg	0%
Potassium 2959.1mg	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: 65.5%

Protein: 10.2%

Carbs: 24.3%