Go Back
–+ servings
Fresh Spring Salad Recipe

Fresh Spring Salad Recipe That Bursts with Flavor and Color

This Fresh Spring Salad Recipe features vibrant vegetables and greens for a delightful and customizable dish.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 4 cups Mixed Leafy Greens Use baby spinach, arugula, or lettuce blends
  • 1 cup Asparagus Blanch to keep vibrant
For the Crunch
  • 5 pieces Radishes Thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Snap Peas or Green Peas Blanch for tenderness
  • 1 medium Cucumber Thinly sliced
For the Creamy Elements
  • 1 medium Avocado Slice before serving
  • 1 cup Goat Cheese or Feta Omit for dairy-free
For the Flavor Boost
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs Dill, parsley, chives
  • 1/4 cup Toasted Nuts or Seeds Almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Vinaigrette Made with lemon juice and olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Essential for the dressing
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Grated for finishing

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • small bowl for dressing
  • Pot for Blanching
  • Ice Bath Bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash and dry mixed leafy greens, then tear into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Trim asparagus and blanch in boiling water for 1 minute, then transfer to an ice bath.
  3. Thinly slice radishes and cucumber, and slice avocado just before serving.
  4. Blanch snap peas or green peas for 1 minute, drain and cool in cold water.
  5. In a large bowl, combine leafy greens with asparagus, radishes, cucumber, and peas.
  6. Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to make the dressing.
  7. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
  8. Top with crumbled cheese, nuts, herbs, and lemon zest before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize the salad with additional proteins like grilled chicken or chickpeas. Serve immediately after dressing for optimal freshness.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!