Green Spring Salad
Bursting with the vibrant flavors of the season, this Green Spring Salad is your go-to recipe for a light, refreshing, and nutrient-packed dish. Combining tender baby spinach and peppery arugula with crisp slices of English cucumber, sugar snap peas, and radishes, this salad offers a delightful crunch in every bite. Creamy avocado and a sprinkle of fresh parsley and mint leaves add a layer of richness and aromatic freshness to the mix. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing made with lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey, this salad perfectly balances tangy, sweet, and savory notes. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, this wholesome salad is perfect as a standalone meal or a side dish for spring gatherings. Whether you're entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet lunch, this Green Spring Salad is a simple, delicious way to savor the best of seasonal greens. Keywords: green spring salad, fresh spring salad, seasonal greens, healthy salad recipe, quick spring salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 large English cucumber
- 1 cup sugar snap peas
- 4 radishes
- 1 large avocado
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and dry all leafy greens, then toss the baby spinach and arugula together in a large salad bowl.
Thinly slice the English cucumber into rounds and add to the bowl.
Trim the ends of the sugar snap peas and slice them into bite-sized pieces. Add them to the salad mixture.
Thinly slice the radishes into rounds or half-moons and add them to the salad.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice the flesh into thin slices. Arrange on top of the salad.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and mint leaves. Sprinkle evenly over the salad for added freshness.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and gently toss to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy this crisp, refreshing Green Spring Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1033 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.6 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7396 mg | 322% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 111.6 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.5 g | 130% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.8 g | ||
| Protein | 21.1 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 452 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 2923 mg | 62% | |
*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.
