Star of David Salad Platter (Print Version)

Fresh greens and colorful vegetables shaped into the Star of David with a tangy dressing.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 Steps:

01 - Place a large, flat serving platter or tray ready for assembly.
02 - Evenly spread baby spinach and arugula in a thin layer to cover the platter base.
03 - Arrange cucumber slices to outline two overlapping equilateral triangles forming a Star of David, ensuring clear geometric shapes.
04 - Fill the interior triangles with cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and shredded cabbage, alternating colors to enhance contrast.
05 - Highlight edges and star points using crumbled feta, Kalamata olives, capers, and toasted pine nuts for texture and visual interest.
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 emulsified.
07 - Drizzle the dressing evenly over the assembled salad immediately before serving, or present dressing on the side.
08 - Present the salad immediately to preserve freshness and visual appeal.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • It's a showstopper that requires no cooking, making it perfect when your oven is already working overtime during holidays
  • The geometric arrangement turns a simple salad into a conversation starter that guests remember long after the meal ends
  • Fresh, crisp vegetables mean this salad tastes as beautiful as it looks, with bright Mediterranean flavors that work year-round
  • You can prep everything ahead and assemble moments before serving, keeping you calm and present with your guests
02 -
  • Vegetables contain water that will weep over time, especially if you dress the salad too early. If you're assembling more than an hour before serving, keep the dressing separate and add it just before guests sit down.
  • The geometry matters less than your confidence in arranging it. People don't come to measure angles—they come to feel the care you took. A slightly imperfect star made with love beats a mathematically perfect one made with frustration.
  • Crumbled cheese can be your friend or your enemy depending on size. If your feta chunks are too large, they'll slip around. If you take two minutes to crumble them finer, the whole arrangement becomes stable and professional-looking.
03 -
  • If you're worried about your star staying put during transport, assemble it on your serving platter in place, then cover loosely with plastic wrap. It travels beautifully this way and arrives camera-ready.
  • The vegetables can be prepped the morning of, stored in sealed containers, and assembled just before serving—this takes stress off the final hour and keeps everything at peak freshness.
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