A colorful salad arranged in a star shape with fresh greens, vegetables, and feta for festive gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Greens
01 - 6 cups baby spinach leaves, washed and dried
02 - 3 cups arugula, washed and dried
→ Vegetables
03 - 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
04 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
06 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
07 - 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
08 - 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
→ Cheese & Garnish
09 - 1 cup crumbled feta cheese or vegan feta alternative
10 - 1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
11 - 2 tablespoons capers (optional)
12 - 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
→ Dressing
13 - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
14 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
15 - 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
16 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
17 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
18 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
19 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# How To Make It:
01 - Place a large, flat serving platter or tray on a stable surface to serve as your canvas.
02 - Spread baby spinach and arugula evenly in a thin layer across the entire base of the platter.
03 - Arrange cucumber slices to create two overlapping equilateral triangles, carefully adjusting angles to form a clear six-pointed star.
04 - Fill the interior triangles with cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and shredded purple cabbage in grouped sections to establish vibrant color contrast.
05 - Decorate the edges and points of the star with crumbled feta, Kalamata olives, capers, and toasted pine nuts to add texture and visual emphasis.
06 - Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until fully emulsified.
07 - Drizzle the dressing evenly over the assembled platter just before serving or offer it on the side; serve immediately to maintain freshness.
