Spring Garden Salad Radishes Cucumber (Printable version)

Crisp mix of spring greens, radishes, cucumber, and lemon vinaigrette for a fresh, light dish.

# Ingredient list:

→ Vegetables and Greens

01 - 4 cups mixed spring greens (arugula, baby spinach, or lettuce)
02 - 1 cup radishes, thinly sliced
03 - 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
04 - 1/4 cup fresh chives, finely chopped
05 - 1/4 cup fresh dill, roughly chopped

→ Dressing

06 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
08 - 1 tsp honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
09 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
10 - 1/4 tsp sea salt
11 - 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Optional Additions

12 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
13 - 2 tbsp toasted sunflower seeds

# Directions:

01 - In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed spring greens, sliced radishes, sliced cucumber, chives, and dill.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
04 - If using, sprinkle the salad with crumbled feta and toasted sunflower seeds just before serving.
05 - Serve immediately for maximum freshness and crisp texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The radishes bring this perfect spicy little kick that cuts through rich winter foods
  • You can throw it together in fifteen minutes flat while everything else cooks
  • The dressing hits that sweet tart salty spot that makes you want to eat the whole bowl yourself
02 -
  • Dress this salad right before serving because the acid will start breaking down the delicate greens after about ten minutes
  • Pat your cucumber slices dry with paper towels if theyre especially watery so the dressing doesnt get diluted
  • The radishes lose their punch as they sit so slice them last and keep them cold until the moment you toss everything together
03 -
  • Buy radishes with their greens still attached because theyre fresher and the greens themselves are delicious sautéed
  • Let your dressing come to room temperature before using it so it coats the greens more evenly

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