Description
This vibrant Easter salad combines fresh mixed greens, colorful cherry tomatoes, crunchy radishes, creamy avocado, hard-boiled eggs, and tangy feta cheese, topped with nuts, seeds, fresh herbs, and seasonal fruits. Tossed in a light homemade vinaigrette, it’s a refreshing and wholesome dish perfect for springtime meals and festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup radishes, thinly sliced
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup nuts and seeds (sunflower seeds or sliced almonds)
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (basil or parsley)
- 1/2 cup seasonal fruits (strawberries or blueberries)
Dressing Ingredients
- Olive oil
- Fresh lemon juice
- Dijon mustard
- Honey (optional)
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all the fresh produce, nuts, seeds, and dressing components needed for the salad before starting preparation.
- Prepare Greens: Thoroughly wash mixed greens under cold water, then dry them well using a salad spinner or clean towels to avoid sogginess.
- Slice Vegetables: Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the radishes for texture and color contrast.
- Prepare Eggs: Peel the hard-boiled eggs carefully and slice them into even rounds for an appealing presentation.
- Dice Avocado: Just before assembling the salad, dice the avocado to maintain its fresh appearance and prevent browning.
- Assemble Base: Place the mixed greens into a large salad bowl as the foundation of the salad.
- Arrange Toppings: Neatly layer the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced radishes, diced avocado, and sliced hard-boiled eggs over the greens to create an attractive display.
- Add Cheese and Extras: Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese evenly over the salad, then add the nuts, seeds, fresh herbs, and seasonal fruits for bursts of flavor and texture.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and honey (if using) until emulsified for a bright, tangy dressing.
- Dress and Toss: Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving, then toss gently to combine all ingredients without bruising delicate components.
Notes
- For best avocado freshness, dice it last and add immediately to prevent browning.
- Honey in the dressing is optional; omit for a vegan or less sweet dressing.
- Use seasonal fruits for natural sweetness and vary according to availability.
- Serve immediately after dressing to preserve the crispness of the greens and radishes.
- Hard-boil eggs a day earlier to save preparation time.
