Mom's Elegant Salad

Elevate your salad game with Mom's Elegant Salad, a vibrant medley of fresh, seasonal goodness that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Featuring a crisp, colorful combination of baby spinach, arugula, and romaine, this salad delights with the sweet juiciness of sliced strawberries, the refreshing crunch of cucumber, and the tangy creaminess of crumbled feta. Candied pecans add a touch of indulgent sweetness, while thinly sliced red onion brings a sharp, savory edge. Tossed in a luscious homemade balsamic vinaigrette made with olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard, this easy, no-cook dish is perfect for busy weeknights or as a stunning starter at your next dinner party. Ready in just 20 minutes and serving four, it's a light yet satisfying celebration of fresh flavors and textures!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups mixed salad greens (baby spinach, arugula, and romaine)
• 1.5 cups ripe strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1 medium crisp cucumber, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cups crumbled feta cheese
• 0.5 cups candied pecans
• 0.25 cups red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cups extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large serving bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, sliced strawberries, sliced cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, candied pecans, and red onion. Toss gently to distribute the ingredients evenly.

Step 2

In a small bowl or jar with a tight-fitting lid, prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and ground black pepper until well emulsified.

Step 3

Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Start with a little and add more according to taste, tossing gently to coat the ingredients.

Step 4

Serve immediately, and enjoy Mom’s Elegant Salad as a delightful starter or a light yet flavorful main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(838.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1349.6

Total Fat 106.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 53.4mg	0%
Sodium 1766.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 84.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.4g	0%
Total Sugars 56.8g
Protein 24.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 465.2mg	0%
Iron 6.5mg	0%
Potassium 1571.6mg	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: 68.8%

Protein: 7.0%

Carbs: 24.2%