Heart-Healthy Fresh Spring Salad
Brighten up your plate with this **Heart-Healthy Fresh Spring Salad**, a vibrant and nutrient-packed dish perfect for any meal. Featuring a refreshing medley of crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy radishes, and hydrating cucumber, this salad is elevated with creamy slices of avocado and the earthy crunch of walnuts. A zesty homemade dressing of lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, and a hint of honey ties it all together, while fresh dill adds a burst of aromatic freshness. Ready in just 20 minutes and brimming with antioxidants, healthy fats, and fiber, this salad is as good for your heart as it is delicious. Pair it with your favorite protein or enjoy it as a light and satisfying standalone dish—either way, it’s a must-try for a wholesome spring meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 4 small radishes
- 1 large avocado
- 0.25 small red onion
- 0.25 cup walnuts
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Start by rinsing the mixed salad greens under cold water. Shake off excess water and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the salad greens.
Peel the cucumber, cut it in half lengthwise, and then slice it into thin half-moons. Add these to the bowl.
Trim the ends off the radishes, then slice them thinly. Add the radish slices to the salad.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Slice the avocado thinly and gently incorporate the slices into the salad.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl along with the roughly chopped walnuts.
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently to combine. Be sure to coat all the ingredients well with the dressing.
Finely chop the fresh dill and sprinkle it over the salad for garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy your heart-healthy fresh spring salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
890 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.1 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.0 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1665 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.0 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.2 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.8 g | ||
| Protein | 14.3 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 185 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 2322 mg | 49% | |
*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.
