Spring Green Salad
This spring green salad recipe features seasonal spring salad ingredients for a super green power salad that is healthy and delicious!
Servings: 2
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.