Spring Salad with a Really Cool Dressing

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Brighten up your mealtime with this refreshing and vibrant Spring Salad with a Really Cool Dressing! Bursting with the crisp flavors of mixed spring greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and peppery radishes, this salad is elevated by the creamy richness of avocado and tangy crumbled feta cheese. Fresh mint leaves lend an unexpected herby twist, while the star of the dish—a zesty homemade dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, a touch of honey, and Dijon mustard—brings it all together with a perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Ready in just 15 minutes and ideal for four servings, this salad is the ultimate quick and healthy lunch or side dish that feels like a celebration of spring. Perfect for those searching for fresh salad recipes, quick healthy meals, or homemade salad dressings!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 15 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

13 items

• 4 cups Mixed spring greens
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 Cucumber
• 4 Radishes
• 1 Avocado
• 1 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

📝 Instructions

9 steps

1. Step 1: Wash and dry the mixed spring greens, then place them in a large salad bowl.

2. Step 2: Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.

3. Step 3: Slice the cucumber into thin rounds and add them to the mix.

4. Step 4: Thinly slice the radishes and add them to the salad.

5. Step 5: Cut the avocado into cubes and gently toss it into the salad.

6. Step 6: Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and fresh mint leaves over the salad.

7. Step 7: Prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until well combined.

8. Step 8: Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

9. Step 9: Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and zesty spring salad!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (303.3g)

Calories		263
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		18.5 g	24%
	Saturated Fat	6.1 g	30%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		25 mg	8%
Sodium		2068 mg	90%
Total Carbohydrate		19.4 g	7%
	Dietary Fiber	3.9 g	14%
	Total Sugars	13.3 g
Protein		6.4 g	13%
Vitamin D		0.3 mcg	2%
Calcium		206 mg	16%
Iron		1.5 mg	8%
Potassium		589 mg	13%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 668 cal (61.9%%)

Protein: 101 cal (9.4%%)

Carbs: 309 cal (28.7%%)