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Easy spring salad recipe

Akeshi Akinseye

Spring is a wonderful season when everything is in bloom and the weather is just perfect for enjoying fresh, light and healthy meals. And what better way to celebrate spring than with a delicious and refreshing spring salad? In this blog post, I will share with you a simple yet tasty spring salad recipe that will leave your taste buds happy and your body nourished.

Ingredients:

For the salad:

  • 1 head of lettuce (romaine or butter lettuce)

  • 1 cup of baby spinach leaves

  • 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1 cucumber, sliced

  • 1 avocado, diced

  • 1/2 cup of sliced almonds

  • 1/4 cup of crumbled feta cheese (optional)

For the dressing:

  • 1/4 cup of extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons of white wine vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard

  • 1 tablespoon of honey

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Wash and dry the lettuce and spinach leaves. Tear the lettuce leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.

  2. Add the baby spinach leaves, cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber and diced avocado to the bowl.

  3. In a small skillet, toast the sliced almonds over medium heat until they turn golden brown. Add the toasted almonds to the salad.

  4. If using feta cheese, crumble it over the salad.

  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt and pepper until well combined.

  6. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

  7. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious and healthy spring salad!

Variations:

  • You can add other seasonal vegetables such as radishes, sugar snap peas, or asparagus to your salad.

  • For extra protein, you can add grilled chicken, shrimp or tofu to your salad.

  • You can also use different types of nuts such as walnuts or pecans instead of sliced almonds.

  • If you don't have white wine vinegar, you can substitute it with apple cider vinegar or lemon juice.

In conclusion, this spring salad recipe is a perfect way to enjoy the season's bounty of fresh produce. It's easy to make, healthy, and packed with flavor. So, why not try it out and treat yourself to a delicious and nourishing meal today!