Description

Everything Spring Farmer’s Market Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish filled with seasonal produce, creamy avocado, and a tangy basil lemon vinaigrette. Packed with crisp vegetables, nutrient-rich ingredients, and a flavorful dressing, this salad is perfect for a light lunch, side dish, or potluck. A perfect way to enjoy the freshness of spring!

Ingredients

2 cups baby spinach

1/2 small red cabbage, thinly sliced

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1 Persian cucumber, thinly sliced

4 radishes, thinly sliced

1 bell pepper, thinly sliced

1/4 cup raw or pickled red onion

1/2 cup peas (fresh or frozen)

1 avocado, cubed

1/4 cup microgreens or alfalfa sprouts

1/4 cup Castelvetrano olives, pitted and sliced

1/4 cup feta cheese or goat cheese, crumbled

1/4 cup roasted pistachios

2 tbsp sunflower seeds

For the Basil Lemon Vinaigrette:

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1/4 cup olive oil

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tsp Dijon mustard

1 tsp honey or sugar

1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped

Salt and pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Prep the Veggies: Slice the cabbage, cucumber, and bell pepper. Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the radishes, and cube the avocado.
Make the Salad: In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, red cabbage, cucumbers, tomatoes, radishes, peas, bell pepper, and avocado.
Prepare the Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, Dijon mustard, honey or sugar, salt, pepper, and chopped basil leaves until smooth and well-combined.
Toss and Serve: Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with microgreens, feta cheese, pistachios, olives, and sunflower seeds.
Enjoy: Serve immediately as a light lunch or a side dish!

Notes

Greens Substitution: Swap spinach for arugula, kale, or a spring mix depending on your preference.

Protein Options: Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas for an added protein boost.

Other Veggies: Feel free to add snap peas, shredded brussels sprouts, or roasted squash for extra flavor and nutrients.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad, Side Dish, Healthy Recipes
Method: Tossing
Cuisine: American