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Close-up of a fresh spring salad on a light grey plate.

Fresh Spring Garden Salad with Fruit – Perfect Healthy Easter Side Dish

A vibrant and refreshing spring garden salad bursting with fresh greens, colorful fruits, and a tangy homemade dressing. Perfect as a healthy and delicious side dish for Easter or any spring gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 4 cups mixed greens baby spinach, butter lettuce, spring mix, or arugula
  • 1/2 cup radishes thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup snap peas trimmed and halved
  • 1/2 cup baby asparagus blanched and sliced
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cucumber sliced
  • 1 cup strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup orange segments
  • 1 kiwi sliced
  • 1/2 cup blueberries
  • 1 apple diced
Dressing & Toppings
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil ribbons
  • 1 tablespoon chopped chives
  • 1/4 cup toasted almonds
  • 1/4 cup pecans
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • to taste Salt and freshly cracked pepper

Method
 

  1. Rinse and dry greens, place in a salad bowl.
  2. Trim and slice radishes, snap peas, asparagus, and shred carrots.
  3. Slice cucumber, section oranges, slice strawberries, kiwi, and dice apple.
  4. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, Dijon, salt, and pepper.
  5. Add greens and vegetables to the bowl, toss with half the dressing.
  6. Arrange fruit over greens, sprinkle with mint, basil, and chives.
  7. Top with almonds, pecans, and pumpkin seeds.
  8. Drizzle remaining dressing, toss gently before serving.

Notes

Adjust the sweetness of the dressing to your liking by adding more or less maple syrup.