This spring green salad recipe features seasonal spring salad ingredients for a super green power salad that is healthy and delicious!

Green Salad

A green salad is a beautiful way to celebrate the arrival of spring, when life returns, and all things green! I love spring, and I always feel good eating something green. So, in anticipation of the arrival of spring, let’s make a delicious green salad using fresh spring ingredients. Yum!

Green things are good for you, and this healthy green salad is packed with plant-based protein, fiber, vitamins, antioxidants, and lots of flavor for a super green power salad that is also super yummy! Plus, this vegetarian salad uses ingredients that are low-carb and keto-friendly.

This spring salad is a wonderful addition to any meal, but it can also stand on its own for lunch, brunch, or as a light dinner salad. To make a big dinner salad, you can add extra protein such as falafel, chicken, tofu, or shrimp, and it is great served with soup and bread or as a side salad with pasta. I have included a variety of easy homemade dressing options to choose from and some additional or alternative toppings as well. I hope you enjoy the spring green salad!

Spring Salad Ingredients

These spring salad ingredients create a healthy, vegetarian green salad filled with nutrients.

Spring Greens – I used fresh organic baby arugula, but you can use the salad greens of your choice, including spinach, kale, or a spring mix.
Asparagus – You can use fresh raw asparagus tips, roasted asparagus, blanched asparagus, or sautéed asparagus, depending on your preferences.
Green Beans – These Haricots Verts are a delicious alternative or addition to the asparagus.
Radishes – These Rosemary Radishes are another delicious addition to a spring salad.
Fresh Herbs – Garnish with fresh herbs such as parsley and basil.
Spring Onions – Thinly sliced spring green onions.
Avocado – Sliced avocado to add creaminess and healthy fats.
Nuts – Tasty nuts are a wonderful way to add protein, fiber, healthy fats, antioxidants, flavor, and crunch! Try adding these French Toasted Almonds, Garlic Roasted Almonds, Spanish Peanuts, Roasted Pistachios, Italian Walnuts, or Maple Pecans to your salad. These flavorful Chili Lime Pepitas are another great option!
Cheese – Add the cheese of your choice, like shaved Parmesan or Asiago, crumbled goat cheese, or, for a vegan salad, try this Plant-Based Parmesan Cheese.

Spring Salad Dressing

Here are some yummy green salad dressing options to try…

Basil Pesto – Try adding a drizzle in addition to another salad dressing for flavor complexity.
Champagne Vinaigrette
Cider Vinaigrette
Chimichuri
Cobb Dressing
Dijon Dressing
Greek Salad Dressing
Green Goddess Salad Dressing
Honey Balsamic
Italian Salad Dressing
Maple Vinaigrette
Sunflower Tahini Dressing

How to Make a Spring Green Salad

To make a Spring Green Salad, first, prepare your ingredients and the salad dressing of your choice (see list for options). You can make most, if not all, of the salad components in advance for quick and easy meal prep.

Make the asparagus and green beans in advance. You can also use fresh raw asparagus and/or green beans that are washed and trimmed. Also, make the French Toasted Almonds or the nuts of your choice in advance (see list for options).

Next, prepare the rest of your ingredients. Slice the avocado and shave or grate the cheese, then prepare any additional ingredients that you would like to add.

Finally, add the greens to a salad bowl, then add the sliced avocado, trimmed and chopped asparagus or green beans, nuts, cheese, and any additional ingredients or protein of choice. Drizzle the dressing of over the salad and toss to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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Spring Green Salad

This spring green salad recipe features seasonal spring salad ingredients for a super green power salad that is healthy and delicious!

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Green Salad, Spring Green Salad, Spring Salad

Servings:

Author: Christi

Ingredients

8 ounces dark leafy greens (see notes)
4 ounces Asparagus and/or green beans (see notes)
1 medium avocado sliced
¼ cup French Toasted Almonds or nuts of choice(see notes)
¼ cup cheese (see notes)
¼ cup salad dressing of choice (see notes for list)

Optional Garnish

spring onions thinly sliced
fresh herbs chopped
salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Prepare your ingredients and the salad dressing of your choice (see list for options). You can make most, if not all, of the salad components in advance for quick and easy meal prep.
Make the asparagus and/or green beans in advance. You can also use fresh raw asparagus and green beans that are washed and trimmed. Also make the French Toasted Almonds or the nuts of your choice in advance (see list for options).
Prepare the rest of your ingredients. Slice the avocado and shave or grate the cheese, then prepare any additional ingredients that you would like to add.
Add the greens to a salad bowl, then add the sliced avocado, trimmed and chopped asparagus or green beans, nuts, cheese, and any additional ingredients or protein of choice. Drizzle the dressing of over the salad and toss to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

To make a big dinner salad, you can add extra protein such as falafel, chicken, tofu, or shrimp, and it is great served with soup and bread or as a side salad with pasta.

Spring Ingredients

Spring Greens: Use the salad greens of your choice, including arugula, spinach, kale, or a spring mix.
Asparagus / Green Beans: You can use fresh raw asparagus tips, roasted asparagus, blanched asparagus, or green beans, or sautéed asparagus, depending on your preferences. These Haricots Verts are another great option, as well as these Rosemary Radishes.
Nuts:
- French Toasted Almonds
- Garlic Roasted Almonds
- Spanish Peanuts
- Roasted Pistachios
- Italian Walnuts
- Maple Pecans
- These flavorful Chili Lime Pepitas are another great option!
Cheese: Add the cheese of your choice, like shaved Parmesan or Asiago, crumbled goat cheese, or, for a vegan salad, try this Plant-Based Parmesan Cheese.

Spring Salad Dressings

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