Spring Salad
Bursting with vibrant flavors and seasonal produce, this Spring Salad is a celebration of freshness on your plate. Featuring a medley of crisp mixed greens, peppery radishes, tender-crisp asparagus, and sweet peas, this salad is topped with crumbled feta and crunchy toasted almonds for a satisfying texture. A zesty homemade vinaigrette, made with extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard, adds the perfect tangy-sweet finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy-to-make salad is an ideal side dish for spring gatherings or a light, nutritious main course. Perfect for those looking to embrace the season’s bounty with a healthy, delicious meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (such as arugula, spinach, and baby kale)
- 4 radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 cup asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 0.5 English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup fresh peas or thawed frozen peas
- 0.25 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup toasted almonds, chopped
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Wash and dry the salad greens, radishes, asparagus, and cucumber thoroughly.
Blanch the asparagus: Bring a small pot of water to a boil, add the asparagus pieces, and blanch for 1-2 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
In a large salad bowl, combine the salad greens, radish slices, blanched asparagus, cucumber slices, and peas.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and chopped toasted almonds over the salad.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Drizzle the homemade vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve the spring salad immediately as a side dish or light main course. Enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
692 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.8 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.9 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 56 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.7 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.6 g | ||
| Protein | 17.5 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 232 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1180 mg | 25% | |
*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.
