Bright Lemon Vinaigrette Salad (Printer-friendly)

A refreshing spring mix with radishes, peas, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 4 cups mixed spring greens such as arugula, baby spinach, and watercress
02 - 1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed and sliced diagonally
03 - 1 cup fresh or thawed frozen green peas
04 - 6 radishes, thinly sliced
05 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Lemon Vinaigrette

06 - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
09 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 - 1 teaspoon honey
11 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

13 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
14 - 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese optional

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, sugar snap peas, green peas, radishes, and red onion.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
03 - Drizzle lemon vinaigrette over salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Transfer to a serving platter or individual bowls.
05 - Garnish with fresh chives and crumbled feta cheese if using. Serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required
  • Packed with fresh spring vegetables and vibrant flavors
  • Naturally vegetarian and gluten-free
  • Light yet satisfying with a perfect balance of crisp textures and zesty dressing
  • Versatile enough to serve as a side or main dish
  • Beautiful presentation that impresses guests
02 -
  • Chill your serving bowl for 10 minutes before assembling to keep the salad extra crisp
  • Make the vinaigrette in a jar with a tight lid—it emulsifies beautifully with a good shake
  • Taste and adjust seasoning just before serving, as greens can absorb salt
  • Reserve a few whole peas and radish slices for garnish on top
  • Don't overdress—you can always add more vinaigrette, but you can't take it away
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