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Colorful Spring Salad for Easter


  • Author: platesdaily
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Description

Celebrate the season with this vibrant Colorful Spring Salad, perfect for your Easter table! Bursting with fresh greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy radishes, and creamy avocado, this salad is not only visually stunning but also a delightful medley of flavors. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to enjoy as a side dish or light main course, this salad will be the highlight of any gathering.


Ingredients

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  • 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or mesclun)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup radishes, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup feta cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash all vegetables thoroughly and pat dry.
  2. Dice cucumber into bite-sized pieces, slice radishes thinly, and halve cherry tomatoes.
  3. In a large bowl, add mixed greens as the base.
  4. Gently toss in cucumbers, radishes, and tomatoes.
  5. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
  6. Toss gently to combine. If using feta cheese, sprinkle it on top just before serving.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
  • Calories: 155
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: For added crunch, consider incorporating nuts like walnuts or almonds. Substitute feta cheese with goat cheese or omit it for a lighter version. Enjoy chilled for maximum freshness.