Spring Salad with Orange Chive Vinaigrette
Celebrate the vibrant flavors of the season with this refreshing Spring Salad with Orange Chive Vinaigrette. Brimming with crisp mixed spring greens, crunchy radishes, tender sugar snap peas, and sweet English cucumber slices, this salad is the epitome of fresh, healthy eating. The real star of the dish, however, is the homemade orange chive vinaigrette—a delightful blend of freshly squeezed orange juice, fragrant orange zest, and minced chives, perfectly balanced with notes of honey and a splash of white wine vinegar. Ready in just 15 minutes and serving four, this salad is perfect as a light lunch or an elegant side for your next springtime gathering. Whether you’re looking for a quick, nutritious meal or a show-stopping starter, this vibrant spring salad is guaranteed to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed spring greens
- 4 small Radishes
- 0.5 unit English cucumber
- 1 cup Sugar snap peas
- 0.25 cup Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons White wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 2 tablespoons Fresh chives (minced)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed spring greens before placing them in a large serving bowl.
Thinly slice the radishes and half of the English cucumber into rounds. Add these to the bowl with the greens.
Trim the sugar snap peas and slice them in half lengthwise. Add them to the bowl.
To prepare the Orange Chive Vinaigrette, whisk together the freshly squeezed orange juice, olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, minced chives, salt, black pepper, and orange zest in a small mixing bowl until the mixture is emulsified and smooth.
Drizzle the orange chive vinaigrette over the salad, tossing gently to combine. Start with half of the dressing and add more as needed to your taste.
Transfer to serving plates or bowls and serve immediately, garnished with extra minced chives if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
178 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 13.8 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 234 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.1 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.3 g | ||
| Protein | 3.0 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 45 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 180 mg | 4% | |
*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.
