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Easy Spring Salad Recipe
This spring salad is a light, bright, celebration of the season and a showstopping addition to any meal, potluck or holiday! It boasts vibrant lemon basil vinaigrette dousing crisp-tender asparagus (that doesn't need ANY blanching), snap peas, creamy avocados, zingy radishes, salty bacon, and tangy goat cheese. This salad recipe is quick, easy, fresh, make ahead friendly and endlessly adaptable (see variations in post)!
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 30 min👤 Jen📖 carlsbadcravings
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- blender
- bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Make Dressing: Combine the dressing ingredients in a high powered blender and blend until smooth (expect some basil pieces), scraping down the sides as needed. Chill until ready to serve (if serving immediately, place dressing in the freezer for up to ⏱️ 30 minutes). After dressing has chilled, adjust to taste with lemon/honey/salt/pepper as desired.
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Mix greens: Combine the spring salad mix and butter lettuce leaves in a large bowl; toss to combine.
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TO SERVE
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If you don’t expect or want leftovers: Add all the salad ingredients to a large bowl and drizzle with desired amount of dressing and toss to combine.
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If you expect leftovers: Add all salad ingredients to a large bowl except the avocado slices and bacon. Let individuals dress their own salads with avocado, bacon and vinaigrette.
avocado, (sliced or cubed)1bacon, (cooked and crumbled*)4 slices
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Create a salad bar: Line the salad ingredients in separate bowls and let guests assemble their own salads.
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