Star of David Salad (Printable)

Colorful array of greens, veggies, and feta artfully arranged into a Star of David.

# 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

# Directions:

01 - Lay a large, flat serving platter or tray on your work surface to use as a canvas.
02 - Arrange baby spinach and arugula evenly in a thin layer to cover the base of the platter.
03 - Use cucumber slices to trace two overlapping equilateral triangles forming a six-pointed Star of David, adjusting angles for clarity.
04 - Fill the triangles' interiors with cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and shredded cabbage, creating contrasting color sections.
05 - Decorate edges and star points with crumbled feta, Kalamata olives, capers, and toasted pine nuts for texture and visual appeal.
06 - Combine olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, and black pepper; whisk until emulsified.
07 - Drizzle dressing over the platter immediately before serving or serve on the side.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's a showstopper that takes only 30 minutes but looks like you spent hours in the kitchen
  • The geometric arrangement makes it perfect for any celebration, turning a simple salad into a statement piece
  • Fresh, crisp vegetables with creamy feta and briny olives create layers of flavor that keep everyone reaching for more
  • It's naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, so everyone at your table can enjoy it together
02 -
  • Assemble this salad as close to serving time as possible. Vegetables release moisture, and you want everything to stay crisp and bright, not wilted and weary by the time it reaches the table.
  • If you must assemble ahead, keep the greens dry, store the vegetables separately in sealed containers, and compose the platter just 30 minutes before serving. The dressing should always be drizzled last.
  • Cookie cutters or stencils can be your secret weapon if you want perfectly shaped triangles. Place them over your greens and fill them with vegetables—they'll hold the shape even as the greens soften slightly.
03 -
  • Invest in a sharp knife for slicing vegetables uniformly—uniform thickness means everything cooks and sits at the same visual level, enhancing the geometric perfection
  • Chill your vegetables in the refrigerator for at least an hour before assembly; the cold keeps them crisp and snappy, and makes the colors appear more vibrant
  • Use a large white or neutral-colored platter so the vegetables' colors pop without competing against a busy pattern
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