Spring Summer Green Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with seasonal flavors, this Spring Summer Green Salad is the ultimate ode to warmer days. Featuring a vibrant base of mixed baby greens like spinach, arugula, and baby kale, this salad comes to life with crunchy sugar snap peas, crisp cucumbers, and peppery radishes. Fresh mint and basil add an aromatic twist, while a zesty homemade lemon vinaigrette—sweetened with a touch of honey—ties it all together. Optional crumbled feta adds a creamy, tangy finish, making it perfect as a light meal or side dish. With just 15 minutes of prep and no cooking required, this is your go-to recipe for a quick, healthy, and refreshing salad. Ideal for spring and summer gatherings, barbecues, or picnics, this recipe will delight with its crisp textures and bold, herbaceous flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed baby greens (spinach, arugula, and baby kale)
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 cup Sugar snap peas
- 4 medium Radishes
- 2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil leaves
- 1 large Lemon
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
Thoroughly wash and dry the mixed baby greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference. Add them to the bowl.
Trim the ends of the sugar snap peas and slice them in half lengthwise. Add them to the salad.
Thinly slice the radishes into rounds and add them to the salad for a pop of color and crunch.
Chop the fresh mint and basil leaves and sprinkle them over the salad greens.
Zest the lemon and set the zest aside. Then, juice the lemon into a small mixing bowl or jar.
To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the reserved lemon zest on top for added brightness.
If using, add crumbled feta cheese as a finishing touch for a creamy, tangy flavor.
Serve immediately and enjoy this crisp and refreshing Spring Summer Green Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
948 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.5 g | 90% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.6 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2648 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.9 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.5 g | ||
| Protein | 28.6 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 729 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 800 mg | 17% | |
*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.
