One Heck of a Salad

Bright, vibrant, and packed with flavor, "One Heck of a Salad" lives up to its name as a showstopping, nutrient-rich masterpiece that’s perfect as a light meal or a stunning side dish. This hearty salad features a medley of fresh mixed greens like spinach, arugula, and kale, paired with crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet red bell pepper, and creamy avocado. The addition of crumbled feta cheese, toasted walnuts, and tart dried cranberries brings an irresistible contrast of textures and flavors. Tossed with a zesty homemade dressing made from extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, and garlic, this salad is a harmonious blend of savory, tangy, and slightly sweet notes. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy salad is a vibrant choice for any occasion and serves as a beautiful centerpiece for healthy eating. Perfect for meal prep or instant entertaining, this recipe is a must-try for salad lovers!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, kale)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 large avocado, diced
• 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.5 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
• 0.25 cup dried cranberries
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, diced red bell pepper, diced avocado, and sliced red onion.

Step 2

Add the crumbled feta cheese, toasted walnuts, and dried cranberries to the salad bowl.

Step 3

In a small mixing bowl or a jar with a tight-fitting lid, whisk or shake together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until fully combined to create the dressing.

Step 4

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together to ensure even coating.

Step 5

Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lemon juice as preferred.

Step 6

Serve immediately and enjoy this hearty, flavorful salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1257 grams (1257.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1383

Total Fat 98.50g	126%
Saturated Fat 24.30g	122%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 100mg	33%
Sodium 2087mg	91%
Total Carbohydrate 103.30g	38%
Dietary Fiber 30.80g	110%
Total Sugars 51.80g
Protein 40.30g	81%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 925mg	71%
Iron 9mg	48%
Potassium 3103mg	66%

*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: 60.7%

Protein: 11.0%

Carbs: 28.3%