Fresh Spring Salad with Citrus Dressing – Easy Recipes Favorite
This vibrant spring salad is a celebration of the season, bursting with color, crunch, and a zesty citrus dressing.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, butter lettuce)
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup radishes, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup pistachios or sliced almonds (toasted optional)
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- For the Citrus Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, sliced strawberries, diced avocado, radishes, red onion, and crumbled feta.
- In a separate bowl or jar, whisk together the orange juice, lemon juice, mustard, and honey.
- Gradually whisk in the olive oil until the dressing is well emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.
- Top with toasted nuts for extra crunch and serve immediately.