Paleo Fresh Spring Salad
Bright, crisp, and nourishing, this Paleo Fresh Spring Salad is a celebration of seasonal ingredients that come together in perfect harmony. Packed with vibrant mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, crunchy radishes, and a hint of zesty red onion, this dish is elevated by the refreshing kick of cilantro and a tangy lime dressing lightly sweetened with honey. Toasted almonds provide a delightful crunch, bringing texture and flavor to every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this gluten-free, dairy-free, and Paleo-friendly salad is the ultimate way to embrace the freshness of spring. Serve it as a light main course or a show-stopping side dish and savor its wholesome, nutrient-rich goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed greens (such as arugula, spinach, and lettuce)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 large Avocado
- 4 medium Radishes
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Almonds
Instructions
Begin by preparing the salad ingredients. Rinse and dry the mixed greens, and place them in a large salad bowl.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.
Peel the cucumber if desired, slice it into thin coins, and add to the salad.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, and slice it into cubes before adding to the salad.
Thinly slice the radishes and red onion, and add them to the bowl.
Coarsely chop the fresh cilantro and sprinkle it over the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, olive oil, honey, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to form the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine.
Sprinkle the almonds over the top of the salad before serving.
Serve immediately for a fresh, crisp Paleo delight.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1075 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.0 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.1 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1252 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.4 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.9 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.0 g | ||
| Protein | 18.0 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 310 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 2318 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.
