Fresh Spring Salad
Celebrate the vibrant flavors of the season with this Fresh Spring Salad, a visually stunning and nutrient-packed creation that's perfect for any occasion. Crisp mixed greens form the base, complemented by the crunch of radishes, cucumbers, asparagus, and sugar snap peas, while creamy avocado and tangy feta cheese add a luxurious touch. A sprinkle of fresh mint and parsley introduces a burst of aromatic freshness, perfectly balanced by a zesty homemade dressing of lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard. Quick to prepare, with just 20 minutes of prep and a 5-minute blanch for the asparagus, this salad is a delightful mix of textures and flavors that will wow your taste buds. Perfect as a light lunch, a refreshing side, or a show-stopping starter, this easy spring salad is a must-try for fans of seasonal, healthy, and vibrant dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 5 medium radishes
- 1 large English cucumber
- 8 spears asparagus
- 1 cup sugar snap peas
- 1 large avocado
- 1 cup feta cheese
- 0.25 cup fresh mint
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup lemon juice
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly and place them in a large salad bowl.
Slice the radishes thinly and add them to the bowl with the mixed greens.
Peel the cucumber, if desired, and slice it into thin rounds. Add to the salad bowl.
Trim the tough ends from the asparagus and cut the spears into 1-inch pieces.
Blanch the asparagus pieces by boiling them in salted water for 2-3 minutes, then transferring them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain and add to the salad.
Trim the sugar snap peas and optionally cut them in half, then add to the salad.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice the flesh. Add to the salad bowl.
Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the salad.
Chop the fresh mint and parsley, then sprinkle over the top of the salad for added flavor.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently to combine.
Serve the salad immediately as a refreshing springtime dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1542 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 119.8 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.4 g | 162% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 3970 mg | 173% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 93.0 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.8 g | 110% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.8 g | ||
| Protein | 41.2 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1008 mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 2649 mg | 56% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
