Weirdo Salad
Get ready to shake up your salad game with the bold and eclectic flavors of the "Weirdo Salad"! This vibrant dish brings together an unexpected mix of ingredients—baby spinach, sweet bursts of fresh pineapple, tangy pickled red onions, creamy blue cheese, and the satisfying crunch of sunflower seeds—all tied together with crumbled bacon and hearty chickpeas. The star of the show? A creamy Greek yogurt dressing sweetened with honey and enlivened with Dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar for a perfectly balanced finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this unique salad is a celebration of contrasting textures and flavors, making it the ultimate choice for adventurous eaters. Serve it as a quirky yet satisfying meal or a show-stopping side dish that’s guaranteed to keep your taste buds guessing! Keywords: unique salad recipe, bold flavor combinations, Greek yogurt dressing, quick and easy salads.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup diced fresh pineapple
- 0.5 cup sliced radishes
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 0.25 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 3 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 0.25 cup pickled red onions
- 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
- 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing. Set aside.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the baby spinach, diced fresh pineapple, sliced radishes, chickpeas, crumbled blue cheese, crumbled bacon, pickled red onions, and sunflower seeds.
Step 3
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring the ingredients are evenly coated.
Step 4
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Step 5
Serve immediately and enjoy the bold and unique flavor combinations of the Weirdo Salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (884.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 921.4 |
| Total Fat 34.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 10.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g | |
| Cholesterol 54.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2915.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 115.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 55.3g | |
| Protein 44.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 4.2IU | 0% |
| Calcium 503.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1398.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories