Spring Salad

Bursting with vibrant flavors and seasonal produce, this Spring Salad is a celebration of freshness on your plate. Featuring a medley of crisp mixed greens, peppery radishes, tender-crisp asparagus, and sweet peas, this salad is topped with crumbled feta and crunchy toasted almonds for a satisfying texture. A zesty homemade vinaigrette, made with extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard, adds the perfect tangy-sweet finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy-to-make salad is an ideal side dish for spring gatherings or a light, nutritious main course. Perfect for those looking to embrace the season’s bounty with a healthy, delicious meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 85/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups mixed salad greens (such as arugula, spinach, and baby kale)
• 4 radishes, thinly sliced
• 1 cup asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 0.5 English cucumber, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup fresh peas or thawed frozen peas
• 0.25 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup toasted almonds, chopped
• 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the salad greens, radishes, asparagus, and cucumber thoroughly.

Step 2

Blanch the asparagus: Bring a small pot of water to a boil, add the asparagus pieces, and blanch for 1-2 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

In a large salad bowl, combine the salad greens, radish slices, blanched asparagus, cucumber slices, and peas.

Step 4

Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and chopped toasted almonds over the salad.

Step 5

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 6

Drizzle the homemade vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Step 7

Serve the spring salad immediately as a side dish or light main course. Enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(468.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	692.5

Total Fat 56.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 56.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 38.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.0g	0%
Total Sugars 16.6g
Protein 17.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 232.3mg	0%
Iron 7.8mg	0%
Potassium 1180.1mg	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: 69.5%

Protein: 9.5%

Carbs: 21.0%