Green Spring Salad
Bursting with the vibrant flavors of the season, this Green Spring Salad is your go-to recipe for a light, refreshing, and nutrient-packed dish. Combining tender baby spinach and peppery arugula with crisp slices of English cucumber, sugar snap peas, and radishes, this salad offers a delightful crunch in every bite. Creamy avocado and a sprinkle of fresh parsley and mint leaves add a layer of richness and aromatic freshness to the mix. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing made with lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey, this salad perfectly balances tangy, sweet, and savory notes. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, this wholesome salad is perfect as a standalone meal or a side dish for spring gatherings. Whether you're entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet lunch, this Green Spring Salad is a simple, delicious way to savor the best of seasonal greens. Keywords: green spring salad, fresh spring salad, seasonal greens, healthy salad recipe, quick spring salad.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 large English cucumber
- 1 cup sugar snap peas
- 4 radishes
- 1 large avocado
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Rinse and dry all leafy greens, then toss the baby spinach and arugula together in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Thinly slice the English cucumber into rounds and add to the bowl.
Step 3
Trim the ends of the sugar snap peas and slice them into bite-sized pieces. Add them to the salad mixture.
Step 4
Thinly slice the radishes into rounds or half-moons and add them to the salad.
Step 5
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice the flesh into thin slices. Arrange on top of the salad.
Step 6
Finely chop the fresh parsley and mint leaves. Sprinkle evenly over the salad for added freshness.
Step 7
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 8
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and gently toss to combine.
Step 9
Serve immediately and enjoy this crisp, refreshing Green Spring Salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1516.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1033.1 |
| Total Fat 59.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 6.5g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7396.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 111.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 36.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 59.8g | |
| Protein 21.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 452.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2923.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories