Bright Lemon Vinaigrette Salad (Printable)

A refreshing spring mix of greens, radishes, peas, and tangy lemon dressing for a light, crisp taste.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 4 cups mixed spring greens (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)

# Directions:

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

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes with no cooking required.
  • Perfectly balances crisp, sweet, and tangy flavors to celebrate seasonal produce.
  • Suitable for vegetarian and gluten-free diets, with easy substitutions for vegan.
  • A versatile salad that pairs beautifully with proteins or stands alone as a refreshing meal.
02 -
  • Slice radishes as thinly as possible for the best texture and bite.
  • Make the vinaigrette ahead of time and store it refrigerated for up to 2 days.
  • Toss the salad just before serving to maintain crispness.
  • Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for a more flavorful vinaigrette.
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