This gorgeous Spring Green Salad with Asparagus is the best way to welcome Spring! It's full of seasonal Spring produce, salty feta and drizzled with lemon dill vinaigrette. It's perfect for Easter, Mother's Day or bringing to a Spring party. {gluten free}
Have you heard the bird's chipping?
It's officially Spring and it's beginning to feel like it here! That's why I'm celebrating today with this gorgeous Spring Green Salad with Asparagus. It is chock full of Spring goodies that will make you excited for warm weather, grilling, and gardening to come.
In addition to this salad, I have paired up with some of the BEST bloggers on the internet to bring you a virtual Easter feast. We got you covered kids! Whether you are hosting Easter at your house or just need a dish to bring to grandma's, we have lots of choices. Scroll down to the bottom to see all of their goodies.
The base is a combo of mache greens and romaine. Then it's topped with blanched asparagus, peas, radishes, avocado, and feta. I made a very simple lemon-dill vinaigrette that uses pantry staples and doesn't even require fresh dill. This Spring Green Salad with Asparagus has a little bit of everything going on in there: crunchy lettuce, tart radishes, creamy avocado and the best part - those huge chunks of salty feta.
Planning to bring a dish to Easter? Bring this! It's a light addition to all that ham and those butter covered rolls. It's full of nutritious ingredients that will help you fill that belly with some veggies.
I think you'll love this Spring Green Salad with Asparagus because it's...
- Spring in a bowl
- healthy and nutritious
- gluten free
- easy to prepare
- a gorgeous addition to any holiday table
- crunchy, creamy, salty and delicious!
- Learn How to Cook Asparagus: 4 Different Ways.
I guess I'm a bit obsessed with salads and here are some of my favorites...
- Brussel Sprout Salad with Pear and Pomegranate
- Fall Wild Rice Salad
- Green Cauliflower Rice Salad
- Strawberry and Pecan Spinach Salad
Check out all these yummy Easter ideas...
Spring Green Salad with Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 3.5 oz mache greens
- 1 cup romaine, chopped
- 1 bunch asparagus, blanched
- 1 ½ cups frozen peas, thawed
- 4 whole radishes, julienned
- ½ avocado, cubed
- 1 cup feta, cubed
- ⅓ cup avocado oil (or olive oil)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon dried dill (more or less to taste)
- pinch kosher salt and pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon of coarse salt to the water. Boil asparagus for about 4 minutes and then drain in a colander. Then place it in a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking.
- Put all salad ingredients into a large bowl starting with mache greens and romaine. I julienned some of my radishes and cut some in half.
- Place all dressing ingredients into a jar with a tight-fitting top. Shake well. Dress right before serving.
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
I definitely hear the birds chirping this past couple of days! Just yesterday I saw some birds taking the burlap off our trees (I guess for the nest). The sun has been shining (finally) and it's melting snow. Woo ho! I love a good salad and could eat every day. This one looks so tasty and is packed with so much goodness! Love the asparagus in there and that vinaigrette with dill sounds like the perfect touch!
Karen Johanning says
Thanks so much Dawn! Hellooo Spring!
APRIL DAVILA says
It does look like spring in a bowl. And frankly, you throw enough avocado on anything and I'll gobble it up. Thinking about this for an Easter potluck next weekend. Thanks!
Karen Johanning says
Thanks April! I could eat just about anything with avocado too.
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
Woot woot! Spring salad twinning up in here! Karen, this salad is straight up FABULOUS!!!! I'm a salad fanatic, so you KNOW this beauty is just screaming my name! You really just packed this with everything I love and that lemon-dill vinaigrette sounds just PERFECT! I am totally making this for lunch this week! Pinned! Cheers! <3
Karen Johanning says
Yes, twins again! We must have good taste! Thanks, Chey.
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says
This salad is Spring in a bowl!! Such a great salad for Easter or just about any time 🙂
Karen Johanning says
Thanks, Jennifer!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
What an awesome spring salad Karen! I love all the healthy ingredients you've got packed in! Hope you have a great week. I think I'm enjoying those chirping birds as much as you are!
Karen Johanning says
I know, windows open so I can hear those birds!
Michelle | The Secret Ingredient Is says
This salad is gorgeous Karen! Such a wonderful spring treat - I especially love the addition of radishes, I've been all about them lately and can just taste them with that lemon dill vinaigrette. Spring has sprung!
Karen Johanning says
Me too with the radishes Michelle! I'm in love with the watermelon ones but I can never find them anywhere.
Alisa says
This is such a perfect spring salad, love it!
Karen Johanning says
Thanks, Alisa!
annie@ciaochowbambina says
I am obsessed with THIS salad! It has gorgeous spring day written all over it! We finally have seasonably warm weather - which I've been counting the days to! Love this, my friend!
Karen Johanning says
Hope you enjoy the warm weather Annie!
Natasha @ Salt & Lavender says
This is perfect for spring, and it's nice to have some healthy options for Easter. 🙂
Karen Johanning says
Thanks, Natasha!
Kevin | Keviniscooking says
Springtime goodness indeed! I really like how you cut the veggies, so rustic with the end and makes me want to dig in with my fork. Yes, I read blogs with a fork in my hand. 🙂
Love this! Pinned, Tweeted and Shared!
Karen Johanning says
Ha, ha Kevin! Thanks for stopping by!
Meg | Meg is Well says
This salad looks absolutely beautiful and I would totally eat it as a complete meal! And I'm all about big chunks of salty feta cheese! So good! I'm so glad there's a couple salads in the party to help balance out all the sweets!
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says
That salad is absolutely spring in a bowl!
Gaila says
The best of spring all together in a plate! I love all the flavors here!
Cindy says
Spring in a bowl is such a perfect description for this lovely salad. My only fear in making this salad is that I might not be able to wait to put it all together. I like each of the pieces individually! Never hurts to try the ingredients as you are making it right? HA!
Tamara Andersen says
Yes, I hear the birds chirping, the flowers bursting into bloom, and I'm looking at so many of my favorite ingredients in your gorgeous spring salad! Love!
Elizabeth @ SugarHero.com says
This sounds so dreamy! I love all the flavors in this salad--especially the feta + avocado combo.
Agness of Run Agness Run says
This is the perfect salad recipe, Karen! I love asparagus and this salad seems so finger-licking!
Karen Johanning says
Thanks Agness!