Star of David Salad Platter (Printable version)

Fresh greens and colorful vegetables arranged in a festive star shape topped with feta and toasted pine nuts.

# 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 to follow:

01 - Select a large, flat serving platter or tray to use as the canvas for arrangement.
02 - Distribute baby spinach and arugula evenly in a thin layer to cover the base of the platter.
03 - Use cucumber slices to outline two overlapping equilateral triangles, creating the six-pointed Star of David. Adjust angles to maintain clear geometric shapes.
04 - Fill the interior triangles with groups of cherry tomatoes, yellow and red bell peppers, and shredded cabbage to provide vibrant color contrast.
05 - Decorate the edges and points of the star with crumbled feta cheese, Kalamata olives, capers (if using), and toasted pine nuts for added texture and visual interest.
06 - Whisk together 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 present the dressing separately on the side.
08 - Serve immediately and enjoy the festive presentation.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • It's a conversation starter that doubles as a showstopper centerpiece, turning a simple salad into edible art
  • Everything comes together in 30 minutes with zero cooking, making it perfect when you want something impressive without the stress
  • The vibrant colors and fresh Mediterranean flavors make people actually want to eat their vegetables
02 -
  • Dry your greens thoroughly—any excess moisture will make your dressing watery and dilute all those fresh flavors you worked to create
  • The dressing should be applied just before serving, not hours ahead; I learned this the hard way when a beautifully arranged platter turned sad and soggy
  • If you're making this ahead, keep all components separate until the last 15 minutes, then assemble with confidence
03 -
  • Use a mandoline or sharp knife to get cucumber slices uniform; they'll arrange into your star shape much more cleanly
  • If geometry makes you nervous, lightly sketch the star with a wooden toothpick on your greens first—it's an invisible guide that gives you confidence
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