What Did You Put in This Salad

Get ready to wow your taste buds with "What Did You Put in This Salad," a vibrant, nutrient-packed medley that will have everyone asking for seconds. This fresh and flavorful creation combines tender baby spinach and peppery arugula with protein-rich quinoa, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, creamy avocado, and tangy feta cheese. Toasted pecans and jewel-like pomegranate seeds add a delightful crunch and burst of sweetness, while a zesty lemon-honey Dijon dressing ties it all together. Finished with a sprinkle of fragrant fresh dill, this salad is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for lunch, as a side dish, or even a light dinner, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 20 minutes and serves four. Packed with wholesome ingredients and bold flavors, it’s a surefire hit for any occasion.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups baby spinach leaves
• 2 cups arugula
• 1 cup quinoa, cooked and cooled
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium cucumber, diced
• 1 large avocado, cubed
• 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped
• 0.5 cup pomegranate seeds
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach, arugula, cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, feta cheese, toasted pecans, and pomegranate seeds.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl.

Step 4

Gently toss the salad to ensure it's evenly coated with the dressing without mashing the avocado or other delicate ingredients.

Step 5

Sprinkle the chopped fresh dill over the salad for a burst of freshness.

Step 6

Serve immediately and enjoy this delightful, flavor-packed salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1348.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2555.2

Total Fat 210.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 52.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 200.0mg	0%
Sodium 3942.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 125.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.0g	0%
Total Sugars 35.8g
Protein 65.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1460.7mg	0%
Iron 12.9mg	0%
Potassium 3363.0mg	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: 71.2%

Protein: 9.9%

Carbs: 18.9%