Heart-Healthy Fresh Spring Salad
Bright, refreshing, and effortlessly wholesome, our Heart-Healthy Fresh Spring Salad is the perfect way to celebrate the vibrant flavors of the season. Packed with nutrient-rich mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and peppery radishes, this salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Creamy avocado and crunchy walnuts add satisfying texture and healthy fats, while a zesty homemade lemon-honey dressing ties everything together with a hint of sweetness. Finished with a sprinkle of fragrant fresh dill, this quick and easy salad comes together in just 20 minutes and is ideal as a light lunch, appetizer, or side dish. Loaded with heart-healthy ingredients and bursting with springtime freshness, this salad is sure to become a go-to recipe for nourishing and delicious meals. Perfect for anyone seeking a vibrant and nutritious addition to their menu, this colorful creation makes eating healthy feel indulgent!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 4 small radishes
- 1 large avocado
- 0.25 small red onion
- 0.25 cup walnuts
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Start by rinsing the mixed salad greens under cold water. Shake off excess water and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the salad greens.
Step 3
Peel the cucumber, cut it in half lengthwise, and then slice it into thin half-moons. Add these to the bowl.
Step 4
Trim the ends off the radishes, then slice them thinly. Add the radish slices to the salad.
Step 5
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Slice the avocado thinly and gently incorporate the slices into the salad.
Step 6
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl along with the roughly chopped walnuts.
Step 7
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Step 8
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently to combine. Be sure to coat all the ingredients well with the dressing.
Step 9
Finely chop the fresh dill and sprinkle it over the salad for garnish.
Step 10
Serve immediately and enjoy your heart-healthy fresh spring salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (857.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 890.5 |
| Total Fat 77.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 10.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 18.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1664.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 52.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 20.8g | |
| Protein 14.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 185.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2321.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories