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Refreshing Spring Salad

Updated: March 7, 2022 DF GF V VG This article may contain links from our partners. We may receive a small commission if you make a purchase through a link. Please read our disclosure and how we make money. This spring salad is colorful and vibrant, bursting with fresh seasonal ingredients to brighten up your day. Asparagus, lamb's lettuce, crunchy radishes, and spring onions are brought together by a simple lemon dressing. A perfect elegant and pretty side dish for your table! JUMP TO RECIPE With spring finally here, I am really looking forward to using more fresh ingredients. And making a spring salad is the perfect way to welcome the new life in the air. Nature is starting to wake up, and there is nothing more exciting and refreshing than a colorful, bright salad.

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Spring Salad

Last weekend it was raining like usual here, and I craved something to lighten up my day. And this salad was just what I needed to remind me that warm weather was just around the corner. Made with raw ingredients, this vibrant green salad is a feast of seasonal vegetables.

Ingredients you ll need

Fresh radishesTender lamb's lettuce (mache salad)Spring onionsAsparagus Plus lemon, olive oil, salt, and pepper for the creamy lemon dressing. This salad is absolutely delicious on its own for a very light lunch (by simply adding some lentils or chickpeas) or as a side dish for your meal. It's also naturally vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free. You are probably wondering about the pretty edible flowers…You really don't have to add edible flowers if you can't find them. They are simply there because, as a food blogger, I LOVE to make everything pretty! But they make a great addition if you are thinking of making this salad as an Easter dinner side dish. But this salad is as beautiful and delicious without them! Other perfect spring salad greens and ingredients that are in season and would be a perfect addition to this salad: Arugula (rocket)ArtichokesFava beansCarrotsPeasSpring lettuceStrawberries (yes!)Any fresh herbs you have in the garden

How to prep this spring salad ahead

This salad is also perfect to make-ahead for meal prep – ideal for your spring picnics & brunches. Just cut the veggies and store them overnight in an airtight container or jar. They will stay nice and crisp. Add the dressing when you are ready to serve. This salad is the perfect side dish to my creamy tomato pasta with herbs, Tuscan kale pesto pasta, or this asparagus risotto. It's also the perfect side dish with my avocado toast or this bruschetta with mozzarella for a light lunch.

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Spring Salad

This spring salad is colorful and vibrant, bursting with fresh seasonal ingredients to brighten up your day. Asparagus, lamb's lettuce, crunchy radishes, and spring onions are brought together by a simple lemon dressing. A perfect elegant and pretty side dish for your table! Prep Time10 minsTotal Time10 mins Course: Lunch, Salad, Side DishCuisine: American Servings: 4 servings Calories: 86kcal Author: Sara @ Gathering Dreams

Ingredients

USMetric

Salad

4 cups lamb's lettuce - (mache salad)10-12 tender asparagus10 medium radishes - finely sliced3 spring onions - finely slicedA handful of salad cress - (optional)Edible flowers - (optional)

Lemon Dressing

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oilJuice of 1 lemon1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Slice the asparagus into ribbons using a vegetable peeler.Place the lamb's lettuce (mache salad), asparagus' ribbons, radish, salad cress, and spring onions in a bowl. For the dressing, in a small bowl or a jar, mix the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until you get a thick, creamy consistency.Add the dressing to the salad, and toss well.Arrange the salad on a platter and decorate it with edible flowers.

Notes

Servings: The recipe lists 4 servings. This is if you make this salad as a side dish. If you want to make it as a main or starter, it will serve 2 people. Meal prep tip: This spring salad is also perfect to make-ahead for meal prep – ideal for your spring picnics & brunches. Just cut the veggies and store them overnight in an airtight container or jar. They will stay nice and crisp. Then add the dressing when you are ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 86kcal Carbohydrates: 5g Protein: 2g Fat: 7g Saturated Fat: 1g Sodium: 9mg Potassium: 386mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 1g Vitamin A: 4364IU Vitamin C: 27mg Calcium: 37mg Iron: 2mg Did you make this recipe? Tag @gatheringdreams on Instagram. I want to see it!

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Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Beth says February 25, 2020
This salad looks so pretty! And it’s delicious too! Love it! Reply Sara @ Gathering Dreams says February 25, 2020 Thanks so much, Beth Reply glamalittle says May 6, 2018 This is just too perfect to eat! Thanks btw for sharing! Reply Sara @ Gathering Dreams says May 6, 2018 Thank you Reply Dora @ Adorably Grown says April 27, 2018 This salad looks so beautiful!! We are currently in the middle of planting our garden for spring greens. Will be sure to seed some mache and cress, just so I can make this salad in a few weeks Reply Sara @ Gathering Dreams says April 28, 2018 Thank you Dora I don’t have a garden right now! I can’t wait to have one again to grow vegetables! It’s such a lovely thing to do! Reply Albert Bevia - Spain on a Fork says April 27, 2018 I´m a sucker for salads, I eat them everyday, this one looks so refreshing and tasty, plus I just love anything with asparagus! Reply Sara @ Gathering Dreams says April 27, 2018 Hi Albert! Yes! Salads are great, especially now that the weather is getting warmer Reply

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