Spring Green Salad
Bright, crisp, and bursting with seasonal flavors, this Spring Green Salad is the ultimate celebration of fresh produce! Packed with tender baby spinach, peppery arugula, snappy peas, and crunchy cucumber and radishes, this vibrant dish is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. A zesty homemade dressing made with lemon juice, olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard ties everything together, adding a perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this nutritious salad is an ideal choice for a light lunch, a refreshing side dish, or as part of your spring or summer gatherings. Taste the best of the season with this easy, gluten-free, nutrient-rich recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Baby spinach
- 2 cups Arugula
- 1 cup Snap peas
- 1 large Cucumber
- 4 medium Radishes
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
1. Wash and thoroughly dry the baby spinach and arugula. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
2. Trim the ends off the snap peas and cut them in half diagonally. Add them to the bowl.
3. Slice the cucumber into thin rounds or half-moon shapes and add to the salad.
4. Thinly slice the radishes and toss them into the bowl.
5. Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad ingredients.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
7. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are evenly coated.
8. Serve immediately or chill for up to 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
608 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.0 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1412 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.7 g | ||
| Protein | 11.2 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 356 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 1018 mg | 22% | |
*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.
