Description
A vibrant and fresh Easter Salad combining mixed greens, spring fruits, and crunchy nuts, tossed in a tangy lemon-honey vinaigrette. This colorful salad celebrates the flavors and colors of spring, perfect for holiday gatherings or casual lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed spring greens
- 1 cup sliced strawberries or blueberries
- 1 cup blanched asparagus or snap peas
- 1 cup sliced radishes or cucumber
- ½ cup crumbled goat cheese or feta
- ¼ cup toasted almonds or pistachios
- Fresh herbs like mint or basil for garnish
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for dressing)
- ¼ cup olive oil (for dressing)
- 1 tablespoon honey (for dressing)
- Salt and pepper to taste (for dressing)
Instructions
- Rinse and thoroughly dry 4 cups of mixed spring greens. Place them in a large bowl.
- Blanch 1 cup of asparagus or snap peas by boiling for 2 minutes, then transfer to ice water. Drain well.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons lemon juice, ¼ cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon honey, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Add the sliced strawberries or blueberries, blanched asparagus or snap peas, and sliced radishes or cucumber to the greens.
- Sprinkle ½ cup crumbled goat cheese or feta and ¼ cup toasted almonds or pistachios over the salad.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Garnish with fresh herbs like mint or basil before serving.
Notes
- Toast nuts before adding for enhanced flavor and crunch.
- Use fresh, crisp greens to avoid sogginess.
- Add dressing gradually to avoid overpowering the salad.
- Substitute fruits and nuts based on seasonality and preference.
- Keep dressing separate if storing leftovers to maintain freshness.
- For vegan option, omit cheese and replace honey with maple syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg
Keywords: Easter salad, spring salad, fresh greens salad, holiday salad, lemon honey dressing, seasonal salad