Bright Spring Salad Greens (Printable)
Fresh greens, radishes, asparagus, and citrus vinaigrette celebrate spring flavors in this vibrant dish.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 3.5 oz baby spinach
02 - 3.5 oz mixed salad greens (such as arugula, lamb's lettuce)
03 - 8 radishes, thinly sliced
04 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
05 - 5.3 oz asparagus tips, blanched
06 - 3.5 oz fresh peas (shelled) or thawed frozen peas
07 - 1 small carrot, shaved into ribbons
→ Toppings
08 - 1.8 oz feta cheese, crumbled
09 - 2 tbsp toasted sunflower seeds
10 - 2 tbsp fresh chives or dill, finely chopped
→ Dressing
11 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
12 - 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
13 - 1 tsp honey
14 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
15 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How-To Steps:
01 - Blanche the asparagus tips and peas in simmering salted water for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool quickly.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine baby spinach, greens, radishes, cucumber, blanched asparagus, peas, and carrot ribbons.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
04 - Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
05 - Top with crumbled feta, sunflower seeds, and chopped herbs. Serve immediately and enjoy the flavors of spring!
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The honey mustard dressing hits that perfect sweet tangy balance that makes you want to lick the bowl
- Blanched asparagus and sweet peas transform an ordinary salad into something that feels fancy without the fuss
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- The secret to restaurant-worthy salads is thoroughly drying your greens, otherwise the dressing slides right off
- Add dressing just before serving, or the delicate vegetables will wilt and lose their satisfying crunch
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- Use a vegetable peeler to create those elegant cucumber and carrot ribbons that make this salad feel special
- Taste the dressing before adding it to the salad, adjusting the honey or lemon until it sings