Spring is Almost Here Salad

Spring is Almost Here Salad

Microgreens Salad with Lemon-Garlic Dressing

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 0m
Total Time: 5m
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (29 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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For the Dressing

Nutritional Information

417
Calories
36g
Fat
22.7g
Carbohydrates
7.2g
Protein
0mg
Cholesterol
13mg
Sodium
Spring is Almost Here Salad

Recipe Description

What is in our Spring Is Almost Here Salad? For the microgreens salad, I’ve compiled a list of springtime ingredients such as microgreens of your choice, blood orange pieces, avocado cubes, julienned daikon radish and walnut pieces and for the dressing I whisk olive oil, lemon juice, chopped garlic and a dash of salt and pepper. Together this microgreen salad with dressing is a springtime sensation.

To make Spring Microgreens Salad, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Spring is Almost Here Salad

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Combine salad

    2 min
    Step 1 - Spring is Almost Here Salad

    In a salad bowl, toss 1 cup of microgreens, 1 blood orange, cut into small pieces, 1 cubed avocado, ½ cup of julienned daikon radish and ¼ cup of walnut pieces until well combined.

  2. 2

    Prepare dressing

    2 min
    Step 2 - Spring is Almost Here SaladStep 2 - Spring is Almost Here Salad

    In a small jar, whisk 1 tablespoon of cold-pressed olive oil, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 clove of chopped garlic and a dash of salt and pepper until well incorporated.

  3. 3

    Combine salad and dressing

    1 min
    Step 3 - Spring is Almost Here Salad

    Pour the prepared dressing over the well combined salad ingredients and toss to coat well.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Step 4 - Spring is Almost Here Salad

    Serve, some prefer with a soft-boiled egg.

This Spring Is Almost Here Salad is full of exciting and tasty ingredients that you’re going to love. A great lunchtime option to enjoy for yourself or if you’re having guests. Let us know what you think of this springtime salad and post some pictures on your pages and blogs and then use our hashtag #cookmerecipes to share them with us!

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (29 reviews)
Kathy79
February 27, 2025
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Superb! This salad brings spring to my plate! I made it for a sunny picnic, and everyone loved it. The combo of flavors is just perfect for the season!

Yusuf Green
February 14, 2025
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Loved this salad! It was so easy to make and tasted fresh.

Gina
November 12, 2024
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Yum, totally fresh! This salad's crisp flavors are amazing. I made it for a picnic, and my friends were so impressed. Perfect for spring vibes. Love love love!

Xandra
May 4, 2024
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I made this salad with my kids for a picnic. The blood oranges were a hit! Such a bright flavor for spring, we all loved it. Will make often!

Zoe Taylor
March 24, 2024
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OMG, this salad is like a taste of spring! 🌼 I made it for my fam last weekend, and they devoured it. The freshness of the microgreens with the blood orange is just mind-blowing. So simple yet delish! Big thanks for sharing this gem. Can’t wait to make it again!

Ulysses
November 17, 2023
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Fresh!

Zachary Thompson
October 16, 2023
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OMG, this Spring salad is off the charts! My wife and I whipped this up for our Sunday brunch and it was a total hit! The flavors pop and it feels so fresh. Love it!

Thomas
June 8, 2023
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Salad was amazing! I made it for a picnic and everyone loved it. The blood orange really added a special touch. I'm proud of this one!

Ian
May 30, 2023
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Fresh

Sam Thompson
February 14, 2023
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I made the Spring is Almost Here Salad for my wife's birthday picnic, and it was a hit. The mix of blood orange and avocado was so refreshing. It reminded us of our first spring together. This recipe is super easy and now our go-to for sunny days.

Andy
January 22, 2022
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This salad was superb! Made it for our outdoor picnic, everyone loved it.

Paula Thompson
January 8, 2022
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I really loved making this salad! It's so fresh and colorful. My kids loved the blood orange bits. Perfect for our family picnic last weekend, thanks for the recipe.

Cris
June 25, 2021
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Esta ensalada está de locos! La hice para un almuerzo con amigos y les encantó. La mezcla de sabores es increíble, el aguacate con la naranja sanguina es un match perfecto. Además, es super fácil de preparar. Ahora siempre la hago cuando llega la primavera, me hace sentir fresca y feliz.

Bella Johnson
June 9, 2021
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Yum! Made this for my fam last weekend, and they totally loved it. The flavors are super fresh and perfect for spring. Can't wait to make it again! 🌼

Jolene Eveleth
May 8, 2020
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My husband and I make this quite often and bring the leftovers to work, it's filling and easy to make.

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