With asparagus, peas, and hard boiled eggs, this is the ultimate spring salad you’ll want to make weekly the whole season!
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A heartwarming spring salad with the freshest seasonal ingredients is hard to pass up. And if it’s drizzled with a tangy homemade dressing – you’d never want to stop!
This refreshing green salad is loaded with bright and crunchy veggies, has a bit of protein from the egg, and some soft goat cheese for the creaminess – perfect! I love it for the satisfying crunch I get in each bite. And, of course, the health factor makes me want to make this salad over and over.
The perfect way to serve it is with a grilled protein on the side, like chicken or fish. I’ve served it with a simple lemon and herb grilled chicken, and it was a hit. The flavors of the salad paired beautifully with the smoky charred chicken.
Why You’ll Love the Recipe
It has Fresh Vegetables. This fresh salad let’s the spring produce shine. From in-season asparagus to snap peas and your favorite salad mix, the salad has it all. It’s great to put on the table as a side dish with a hearty spring main course to balance out the menu.
It’s Stunning and Healthy! The salad has a ton of vitamins and minerals, not to mention the beautiful colors. It’s a great way to get your daily dose of greens and essential nutrients in one delicious serving.
It has a Simple Ingredient List. All it takes to prepare this seasonal salad is a visit to your closest farmers market or grocery store! The rest of the ingredients are basic and are probably already resting in your pantry.
It’s Super Versatile. Add or leave out whatever veggies you like. It’s the best way to use up extra veggies in the fridge. I’ve shared my best variations below. Make sure you check them out!
Ready to toss all your spring favorites in one large bowl? Let’s check out what we need for it!
Ingredients 
For the Salad
Fresh Asparagus Spears: Remove the woody ends and cut what’s left behind into two pieces. I blanch it so it gets a bit tender. Don’t overdo it, though; you don’t want to lose its beautiful bright green color.
Frozen Peas: Snap and snow peas will both work in this recipe. I’m using frozen (I let them thaw), but you can also go with fresh ones if that’s what you have.
Mixed Greens: Salad greens are the perfect base for this easy side salad. I go with butter lettuce, fresh baby spinach, and arugula. If you prefer a bit of bitterness in your salad, add kale or radicchio.
Soft Goat Cheese: This is the tangy, creamy bite you’re looking for! Plus, goat cheese boosts the calcium content of the salad, making it great for your bones and teeth.
Handful Broccoli Microgreens: These tiny greens have a slightly peppery and tangy taste that goes well with the other ingredients in the salad.
Hard Boiled Egg: Cut them in half or in wedges and add them to the top of your salad. Eggs are a great source of protein and will give you that extra energy boost.
For the Dressing
Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice adds a tangy kick to this dressing and balances out the creaminess from the goat cheese.
EVOO: Extra virgin olive oil is a must in most of my salad dressings. It helps to emulsify the dressing and adds a healthy dose of monounsaturated fats.
Basil Leaves: Add some fragrance to your salad with fresh herbs. I’ve been growing my basil indoors with my Click and Grow indoor garden. I love having fresh herbs on hand when I need them!
Salt and Pepper: To taste! I like my dressing on the tangier side, so I add less salt. Adjust according to your preference.
You’ll find the complete recipe and instructions in the recipe card shared at the end of this post. Have a look!
How to Make the Ultimate Spring Salad
- Bring a small pot of water with a steamer basket to a boil. Add the asparagus and peas to the basket, cover the pot, and steam for 10 minutes. Immediately place the basket into a bowl of ice water.
- Make the dressing: Place the dressing ingredients in a small blender and blend until combined.
- Build your salad: Fill your bowl or plate with greens, top with asparagus, peas, the egg, and goat cheese.
- Drizzle the dressing and enjoy!
Tips and Tricks
- Don’t boil your veggies to sadness. You want them to get soft but still be crisp!
- You can add more veggies to make the salad crunchier and more filling. Crisp lettuce, red onion, cherry tomatoes, green beans, and spring onions are good choices.
- The recipe for this spring salad serves 1 as written. If you’d like to make this recipe for everyone for dinner or even as a meal prep lunch, you can simply double, triple, or quadruple the recipe.
Variations to Try
Crunchy Toppings: Sprinkle some pine nuts for crunch, or add some roasted pumpkin seeds to up the nutty flavor and texture of the salad.
Cheesy Goodness: If you’re not a fan of creamy goat cheese, feel free to use tangy feta cheese or mini mozzarella balls instead. It’s all about personal preference!
Dressing Swap: I prefer the herby lemon vinaigrette for this salad, but you can also try a honey-dijon vinaigrette or simple olive oil and balsamic dressing.
Protein Power-Up: Add some grilled chicken, shrimp or tofu for an extra protein punch in your salad. Or keep it a vegetarian salad with quinoa or chickpeas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Make This Salad Ahead of Time?
One of the major things I love about this salad is that it’s easy to prep in advance. You can boil the eggs, prepare your dressing, and blanch the veggies. But when it comes to assembling, I strictly do it before serving. Otherwise, the salad gets soggy and dead – no fun!
How to Store the Leftovers?
Once you add the salad dressing, its shelf life reduces. So, I only dress the amount of salad that I’m sure will get gobbled. But if you still have leftovers, transfer them into an airtight container, keep them in the fridge, and enjoy them the next day.
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The Ultimate Spring Salad Recipe
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This is the ultimate spring salad with asparagus, peas, hard boiled eggs, and goat cheese. The lemon basil dressing is fabulous.
Ingredients
For the salad
- 6 asparagus spears, woody ends removed and cut into 1 to 2 inch pieces
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1 ounce mixed greens
- Handful broccoli microgreens
- 1–2 hard boiled eggs, cut in half
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
- salt and pepper
For the dressing
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon water
- 5 large basil leaves
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Bring a small pot of water with a steamer basket to a boil. Add the asparagus and peas to the basket, cover the pot, and steam for 10 minutes. Immediately place the basket into a bowl of ice water.
- Make the dressing: Place the dressing ingredients in a small blender and blend until combined.
- Build your salad: Fill your bowl or plate with greens, top with asparagus, peas, the egg, and goat cheese. Top with salt and pepper to taste.
- Drizzle the dressing and enjoy!
Notes
Nutritional information is for 1 hard boiled egg. If you use 2, the salad will have 437 calories, 31 grams total fat, and 24 grams protein.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: salad recipes
- Method: steaming
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Fat: 26 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Fiber: 6 grams
- Protein: 18 grams
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