Best Simple Spring Salad Recipes

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SANDY'S SIMPLE SPRING LETTUCE SALAD



Sandy's Simple Spring Lettuce Salad image

Lemon juice combines with mild rice vinegar in a dressing that's both sprightly and slightly sweet to dress young, tender lettuces.

Provided by SandyG

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Arugula Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 shallot, finely chopped
1 ½ teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
16 cups arugula

Steps:

  • Combine shallot, honey, mustard, and salt in a jar with a lid; add olive oil, lemon juice, and vinegar. Cover jar with lid and shake until dressing is thickened.
  • Place arugula in a bowl and drizzle dressing over greens; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.1 g, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 99.9 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

REAL SIMPLE'S SPRING PEA SALAD



Real Simple's Spring Pea Salad image

From the June 2006 issue of Real Simple magazine. My friend, Shelly, was raving about an excellent pea salad that she had prepared. (It had even earned the approval of Mean Chef. LOL) While flipping through my issue of the magazine one evening, I discovered this recipe and thought that it sounded wonderful. It was amusing to learn that THIS was the pea salad that had impressed her. It is a fresh change from the usual mayo-laden pea salads.

Provided by Ms B.

Categories     Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
1 tablespoon capers, roughly chopped
1 small shallot, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb green peas, blanched if fresh, thawed if frozen
1/2 cup goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the mint, capers, shallot, zest, oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Add the peas and goat cheese and toss gently.
  • Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.6, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 125.7, Carbohydrate 17.8, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 6.5, Protein 6.5

SIMPLE SPRING SALAD



Simple Spring Salad image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 head butter lettuce, torn into bit-size pieces
1/4 cup torn fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup thinly sliced radishes
3 tablespoons toasted salted sunflower seeds
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino-Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Toss the lettuce with the mint, radishes and sunflower seeds in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the cider vinegar, olive oil and salt. Drizzle the salad with the dressing, and sprinkle with the Pecorino-Romano.

SIMPLE SPRING GREEN SALAD



Simple Spring Green Salad image

Provided by Melissa Roberts

Categories     Salad     Appetizer     Passover     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Spring     Healthy     Kosher     Vegan     Kosher for Passover     Potluck     Lettuce     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

7 to 8 ounces Boston lettuce (2 heads), torn into bite-size pieces
1/2 pound Bibb lettuce (2 heads), large leaves torn into bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine lettuces in a large bowl. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt, then drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
  • What to drink:
  • Yarden Galilee Cabernet Sauvignon

SANDY'S SIMPLE SPRING LETTUCE SALAD



Sandy's Simple Spring Lettuce Salad image

"Lemon juice combines with mild rice vinegar in a dressing that's both sprightly and slightly sweet to dress young, tender lettuces."

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 shallot, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
16 cups arugula

Steps:

  • Combine shallot, honey, mustard, and salt in a jar with a lid; add olive oil, lemon juice, and vinegar. Cover jar with lid and shake until dressing is thickened.
  • Place arugula in a bowl and drizzle dressing over greens; toss to coat.

SPRING TORTELLINI SALAD {FRESH & SIMPLE} - TWO PEAS & THEIR POD



Spring Tortellini Salad {Fresh & Simple} - Two Peas & Their Pod image

Spring Tortellini Salad- cheese tortellini with asparagus, artichokes, peas, arugula, basil, and a simple lemon parmesan cheese dressing.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon lemon zest
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, (minced)
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, (to taste)
3/4 lb asparagus, (woody ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces)
1 cup frozen green peas
1 lb cheese tortellini, (frozen or fresh)
3 cups arugula
12 oz jarred artichoke hearts
3 green onions, (finely sliced)
1/2 cup basil leaves, (chopped)
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, (for garnish)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, honey, mustard, salt and pepper. Whisk until well combined. Set aside.
  • Fill a large bowl with ice water.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus to the boiling water and cook for 2 minutes. Add the frozen peas and stir, only cook for a few seconds, until they turn bright green. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the asparagus and peas to the bowl of ice water.
  • Bring the water in the pot back up to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook according to package directions. Use a colander to drain the tortellini.
  • Pour the tortellini in a large bowl. Drizzle with half of the dressing and stir until well coated.
  • Drain the asparagus and peas and add them to the tortellini. Add the arugula, artichoke hearts, green onions, and basil. Drizzle with the remaining dressing and stir until well coated.
  • Season with salt and pepper and garnish with Parmesan cheese. Serve.

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