Soy-Free Fresh Spring Salad
Light, vibrant, and bursting with seasonal flavor, the Soy-Free Fresh Spring Salad is a wholesome delight perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-make salad combines crisp mixed greens, crunchy cucumbers, peppery radishes, sweet cherry tomatoes, and buttery avocado, all tied together with a tangy lemon-olive oil dressing. Fresh basil leaves deliver a fragrant herbaceous note, while sunflower seeds add a satisfying crunch and a boost of nutrition. Ready in just 20 minutes and completely soy-free, this colorful salad is as refreshing as it is nourishing, making it an excellent side dish or light stand-alone meal. Perfect for spring and summer gatherings, it's a fresh way to celebrate the season's bounty!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 medium cucumber
- 5 small radishes
- 1 large carrot
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 large avocado
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens thoroughly. Place them in a large serving bowl.
Step 2
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds and add to the bowl with the greens.
Step 3
Thinly slice the radishes and add them to the salad mixture.
Step 4
Grate the carrot and add to the bowl.
Step 5
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad.
Step 6
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, dice the flesh, and gently mix it into the salad.
Step 7
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
Step 8
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine and coat all ingredients evenly.
Step 9
Roughly chop the fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them over the salad.
Step 10
Garnish with sunflower seeds for added texture and nutrition.
Step 11
Serve immediately or chill briefly in the refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (907.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 913.8 |
| Total Fat 80.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 11.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 9.8g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1800.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 50.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 23.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 16.8g | |
| Protein 13.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 184.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2475.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories