Usa Emerald Recipe
Make Usa Emerald Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base
Toppings
Dressing
Method
Preparation of Ingredients
- 1
Wash and Prepare Greens
Thoroughly wash the fresh spinach, arugula, and kale under cold water. Spin dry in a salad spinner or pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
Chop Vegetables
Dice the cucumber and avocado into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
- 3
Chop Nuts
Roughly chop the walnuts and set aside.
Mixing the Salad
- 4
Combine Base Ingredients
In a large salad bowl, add the washed spinach, arugula, kale, diced cucumber, and diced avocado. Toss gently to combine.
- 5
Add Toppings
Sprinkle the halved cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, chopped walnuts, and dried cranberries over the mixed greens.
Preparing the Dressing
- 6
Combine Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Final Assembly
- 7
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- 8
Serve
Serve the salad immediately as a refreshing side or main dish. Enjoy your USA Emerald salad!