Spring Fling

Welcome the season with a burst of flavor and freshness in every bite of the "Spring Fling" salad! This vibrant recipe combines tender baby spinach and peppery arugula with juicy sliced strawberries, crisp cucumbers, and colorful radishes for a celebration of spring produce. Creamy crumbles of goat cheese pair harmoniously with the crunch of toasted almonds, while a zesty homemade dressing—featuring fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard—brings it all together. With just 15 minutes of prep and zero cooking time, this salad is perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or show-stopping centerpiece at your next gathering. Bursting with flavor and texture, "Spring Fling" is your go-to recipe for savoring the best of the season!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups baby spinach
• 2 cups arugula
• 1 cup strawberries
• 1 medium cucumber
• 4 radishes
• 1 cup goat cheese
• 1 4 cup sliced almonds
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the baby spinach and arugula, then place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Hull the strawberries and slice them thinly. Add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Slice the cucumber into thin rounds and thinly slice the radishes. Add both to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Crumble the goat cheese over the salad.

Step 5

Toast the sliced almonds in a dry pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly golden and fragrant. Allow them to cool and sprinkle over the salad.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.

Step 7

Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors of spring!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1212.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2249.8

Total Fat 182.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 59.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 183.3mg	0%
Sodium 8342.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 82.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.6g	0%
Total Sugars 45.4g
Protein 84.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1054.4mg	0%
Iron 17.1mg	0%
Potassium 2500.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 71.1%

Protein: 14.6%

Carbs: 14.2%