Hugs and Kisses Salad

Brighten your plate and your day with the vibrant, flavor-packed Hugs and Kisses Salad! This quick and easy recipe combines tender baby spinach and peppery arugula with sweet, juicy strawberries and tangy grape tomatoes for the ultimate blend of freshness. Toasted slivered almonds and creamy crumbled feta cheese add a delightful crunch and richness, while a homemade balsamic-honey dressing ties it all together with the perfect touch of sweetness and zest. Ready in just 15 minutes, this eye-catching salad is perfect for a light lunch, a dinner side, or even as the star of your next gathering. Healthy, flavorful, and oh-so-satisfying, it’s a mouthwatering celebration of wholesome ingredients in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups baby spinach
• 2 cups arugula
• 1 cup strawberries
• 1 cup grape tomatoes
• 0.5 cup slivered almonds
• 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and pat dry the baby spinach, arugula, strawberries, and grape tomatoes.

Step 2

Slice the strawberries into thin slices and halve the grape tomatoes.

Step 3

Toast the slivered almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.

Step 4

In a large salad bowl, toss together the baby spinach, arugula, sliced strawberries, grape tomatoes, slivered almonds, and crumbled feta cheese.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are lightly coated.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, balanced flavors of your Hugs and Kisses Salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	661.6 grams (661.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	777

Total Fat 47.10g	60%
Saturated Fat 11.10g	55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 53mg	18%
Sodium 1724mg	75%
Total Carbohydrate 64.90g	24%
Dietary Fiber 15.00g	54%
Total Sugars 39.10g
Protein 31.30g	63%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 587mg	45%
Iron 9mg	48%
Potassium 1261mg	27%

*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: 52.4%

Protein: 15.5%

Carbs: 32.1%