Description
Easter salad recipes are colorful, vibrant, and packed with fresh flavors, making them a delightful addition to your holiday table.
Ingredients
- Mixed Greens: 4 cups
- Cherry Tomatoes: 1 cup, halved
- Radishes: 1/2 cup, thinly sliced
- Hard-Boiled Eggs: 2, sliced
- Avocado: 1, diced
- Feta Cheese: 1/2 cup, crumbled
- Nuts and Seeds: 1/4 cup (sunflower seeds or sliced almonds)
- Fresh Herbs: 1/4 cup (basil or parsley)
- Seasonal Fruits: 1/2 cup (strawberries or blueberries)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients.
- Wash the mixed greens thoroughly and dry them.
- Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and thinly slice the radishes.
- Peel and slice the hard-boiled eggs into rounds.
- Dice the avocado just before assembling.
- In a large salad bowl, layer the mixed greens as your base.
- Artfully arrange the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced radishes, diced avocado, and sliced hard-boiled eggs over the greens.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top.
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and honey (if using) to make the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Balance flavors by combining sweet, savory, and tangy elements.
- Layer ingredients for visual appeal.
- Garnish with fresh herbs or edible flowers.
- Dress the salad just before serving to keep greens crisp.
- Experiment with textures by adding crunchy vegetables and creamy elements.
- Chill ingredients before assembling for a refreshing salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Easter salad, fresh salad, spring salad, holiday recipes, colorful salad