Green Spring Salad

Bursting with the vibrant flavors of the season, this Green Spring Salad is your go-to recipe for a light, refreshing, and nutrient-packed dish. Combining tender baby spinach and peppery arugula with crisp slices of English cucumber, sugar snap peas, and radishes, this salad offers a delightful crunch in every bite. Creamy avocado and a sprinkle of fresh parsley and mint leaves add a layer of richness and aromatic freshness to the mix. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing made with lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey, this salad perfectly balances tangy, sweet, and savory notes. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, this wholesome salad is perfect as a standalone meal or a side dish for spring gatherings. Whether you're entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet lunch, this Green Spring Salad is a simple, delicious way to savor the best of seasonal greens. Keywords: green spring salad, fresh spring salad, seasonal greens, healthy salad recipe, quick spring salad.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups baby spinach
• 2 cups arugula
• 1 large English cucumber
• 1 cup sugar snap peas
• 4 radishes
• 1 large avocado
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and dry all leafy greens, then toss the baby spinach and arugula together in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Thinly slice the English cucumber into rounds and add to the bowl.

Step 3

Trim the ends of the sugar snap peas and slice them into bite-sized pieces. Add them to the salad mixture.

Step 4

Thinly slice the radishes into rounds or half-moons and add them to the salad.

Step 5

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice the flesh into thin slices. Arrange on top of the salad.

Step 6

Finely chop the fresh parsley and mint leaves. Sprinkle evenly over the salad for added freshness.

Step 7

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy this crisp, refreshing Green Spring Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1516.6 grams (1516.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1033

Total Fat 59.60g	76%
Saturated Fat 8.80g	44%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.50g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7397mg	322%
Total Carbohydrate 111.60g	41%
Dietary Fiber 36.50g	130%
Total Sugars 59.80g
Protein 21.10g	42%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 453mg	35%
Iron 12mg	66%
Potassium 2923mg	62%

*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: 50.3%

Protein: 7.9%

Carbs: 41.8%