Fourth of July Salad

Celebrate summer and patriotism with this vibrant and refreshing Fourth of July Salad, a perfect addition to your holiday spread! Bursting with the colors of the American flag, this salad combines tender baby spinach and peppery arugula with sweet blueberries and juicy strawberries for a festive touch. Crumbled feta cheese and toasted slivered almonds add creamy and nutty notes, while a quick homemade balsamic vinaigrette ties it all together with a tangy-sweet finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is a crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for barbecues, picnics, or as a healthy side dish for your Independence Day celebration. Fresh, flavorful, and easy to prepare, this red, white, and blue salad is sure to impress your guests and keep them coming back for more!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 5 cups baby spinach
• 3 cups arugula
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach and arugula as the base of the salad.

Step 2

Add the blueberries and sliced strawberries on top of the greens for a pop of color.

Step 3

Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and toasted slivered almonds evenly over the salad.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.

Step 6

Toss the salad gently to coat the greens and toppings with the dressing.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy this patriotic, refreshing dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	741.3 grams (741.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1087

Total Fat 84.00g	108%
Saturated Fat 23.50g	118%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 100mg	33%
Sodium 2053mg	89%
Total Carbohydrate 59.40g	22%
Dietary Fiber 15.00g	54%
Total Sugars 35.00g
Protein 30.30g	61%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 914mg	70%
Iron 9mg	48%
Potassium 813mg	17%

*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: 67.8%

Protein: 10.9%

Carbs: 21.3%