Low Sodium Fresh Spring Salad
Brighten your table with this *Low Sodium Fresh Spring Salad*, a nutrient-packed blend of vibrant, seasonal ingredients perfect for a light lunch or side dish. This heart-healthy recipe combines a medley of crisp mixed greens, juicy strawberries, refreshing cucumber, and crunchy radishes, all enhanced by the creamy richness of avocado and the subtle sweetness of red bell pepper. Topped with unsalted sunflower seeds for extra texture, this salad is dressed in a tangy homemade lemon-honey vinaigrette with low-sodium Dijon mustard, ensuring maximum flavor without added salt. Ready in just 15 minutes, this colorful and wholesome dish is both quick to prepare and bursting with fresh spring flavors. Perfect for those craving a low sodium, gluten-free, and nutrient-dense option that's as beautiful as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed greens
- 1 cup Fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 medium Cucumber, thinly sliced
- 4 medium Radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 medium Avocado, diced
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted sunflower seeds
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (low sodium)
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced strawberries, cucumber, radishes, avocado, and red bell pepper.
Add the unsalted sunflower seeds to the salad for a crunchy texture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, honey, low sodium Dijon mustard, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the fresh chopped parsley over the salad for a burst of color and flavor.
Serve the salad immediately to enjoy its crispness and freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
794 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.1 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 137 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.5 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.9 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.8 g | ||
| Protein | 14.4 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 220 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 2554 mg | 54% | |
*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.
