Shelly's Mother's Delightful Salad and One of Winkki's Loves
Elevate your salad game with "Shelly's Mother's Delightful Salad and One of Winkki's Loves," a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish that’s as beautiful as it is flavorful. This crowd-pleasing recipe combines crisp romaine lettuce and tender baby spinach with the sweetness of fresh strawberries and blueberries, the crunch of toasted walnuts, and the creamy tang of crumbled feta cheese. Bright, colorful vegetables like cucumber, shredded carrot, and red bell pepper add layers of texture and freshness, while a zesty homemade honey-lemon Dijon vinaigrette ties everything together with a perfect balance of sweet and savory. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad is ideal for a light lunch or as a stunning side dish for any gathering. Bursting with flavor, color, and wholesome ingredients, it’s no wonder this recipe is a true favorite!
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Ingredients
- 2 heads Romaine lettuce
- 3 cups Baby spinach
- 1 cup Strawberries, sliced
- 0.5 cup Blueberries
- 1 Cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 Carrot, shredded
- 1 Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cup Walnuts, toasted
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and pat dry the romaine lettuce and baby spinach. Tear the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl along with the baby spinach.
Step 2
Rinse and prepare the strawberries, blueberries, cucumber, carrot, and red bell pepper. Add them to the salad bowl.
Step 3
Crumble the feta cheese and sprinkle it over the salad.
Step 4
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant. Let cool and then add to the salad.
Step 5
In a small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together honey, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Step 6
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together to coat evenly.
Step 7
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2097.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1745.8 |
| Total Fat 126.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 29.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 6.3g | |
| Cholesterol 100mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3042.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 126.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 32.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 72.4g | |
| Protein 49.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1196.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 18.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3569.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories