Spring Fling
Welcome the season with a burst of flavor and freshness in every bite of the "Spring Fling" salad! This vibrant recipe combines tender baby spinach and peppery arugula with juicy sliced strawberries, crisp cucumbers, and colorful radishes for a celebration of spring produce. Creamy crumbles of goat cheese pair harmoniously with the crunch of toasted almonds, while a zesty homemade dressing—featuring fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard—brings it all together. With just 15 minutes of prep and zero cooking time, this salad is perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or show-stopping centerpiece at your next gathering. Bursting with flavor and texture, "Spring Fling" is your go-to recipe for savoring the best of the season!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1 medium cucumber
- 4 radishes
- 1 cup goat cheese
- 1 4 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons 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 baby spinach and arugula, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Hull the strawberries and slice them thinly. Add them to the bowl.
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds and thinly slice the radishes. Add both to the salad bowl.
Crumble the goat cheese over the salad.
Toast the sliced almonds in a dry pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly golden and fragrant. Allow them to cool and sprinkle over the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors of spring!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2250 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 182.8 g | 234% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.9 g | 300% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 183 mg | 61% | |
| Sodium | 8343 mg | 363% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.3 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.6 g | 106% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.4 g | ||
| Protein | 84.6 g | 169% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1054 mg | 81% | |
| Iron | 17.1 mg | 95% | |
| Potassium | 2501 mg | 53% | |
*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.
