Star of David Salad Platter (Printable Version)

A colorful salad featuring greens, peppers, tomatoes, feta, and a zesty dressing arranged in a star pattern.

# What You 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

# Steps:

01 - Select a large, flat platter or tray to serve as your base.
02 - Evenly spread the baby spinach and arugula in a thin layer covering the entire platter base.
03 - Use cucumber slices to form two overlapping equilateral triangles, carefully adjusting angles to define the six-pointed star shape.
04 - Arrange groups of cherry tomatoes, yellow and red bell peppers, and shredded purple cabbage within the star’s interior triangles to create contrasting color sections.
05 - Decorate the edges and points of the star with crumbled feta, halved Kalamata olives, capers, and toasted pine nuts to add texture and visual appeal.
06 - Whisk together extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
07 - Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad just before serving or provide on the side. Serve immediately to maintain freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a showstopper that arrives at the table and immediately becomes the conversation starter, making you look like a culinary artist without requiring any actual cooking.
  • Every bite brings together crisp vegetables, briny olives, creamy feta, and a bright lemon dressing that feels both refreshing and deeply satisfying.
  • The vegetarian, gluten-free nature means everyone at your table can eat it freely, from your cousin with dietary restrictions to your friend who simply loves fresh food.
02 -
  • Dry your greens thoroughly before you start, because even a little moisture will make your carefully arranged star look bedraggled and tired within minutes.
  • Slice everything thinly and evenly—consistency in thickness isn't just about aesthetics, it's about how the ingredients cook down and whether they stay crisp or become mushy.
  • If you're not serving immediately, keep your platter in the refrigerator uncovered until the moment you're ready to drizzle dressing and bring it to the table, because the cold helps everything stay crisp.
03 -
  • Toast your pine nuts yourself if you have time—just a quick minute in a dry skillet transforms them from good to remarkable, deepening their buttery flavor and adding a subtle crispness.
  • Make your dressing in a small glass jar and shake it vigorously just before serving; the emulsification that happens with vigorous shaking creates something smoother and more luxurious than whisking alone.
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