What’s a good Easter salad?

A good Easter salad feels fresh, colorful, and seasonal. This Simple Easter Vegetable Salad works well because it highlights spring vegetables and balances heavier holiday dishes.

What are the 7 basic types of salads?

The seven basic types include green salads, vegetable salads, fruit salads, pasta salads, grain salads, protein salads, and bound salads like potato or chicken salad.

What is a Jennifer Aniston salad?

The Jennifer Aniston salad typically includes bulgur, chickpeas, herbs, cucumber, and feta. It focuses on fresh ingredients and light flavors, similar in spirit to this vegetable-forward salad.

What is a traditional Easter menu?

A traditional Easter menu often includes glazed ham or lamb, roasted vegetables, potatoes, fresh salads, and festive desserts. Adding this Simple Easter Vegetable Salad brings brightness and balance to that classic spread.

Simple Easter Vegetable Salad That Feels Fresh and Vibrant

Name: Simple Easter Vegetable Salad That Feels Fresh and Vibrant
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 20 oz asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces; 10 oz snap peas, sliced diagonally; 8 oz radishes, thinly sliced; 2 green onions, sliced; 1/3 cup roasted salted pistachios; 5 oz fresh spinach; Salt to taste; Pepper to taste; Zest and juice of 2 lemons; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon honey

Description

Simple Easter Vegetable Salad is a bright, fresh spring salad made with crisp asparagus, snap peas, radishes, spinach, and pistachios tossed in a zesty lemon garlic dressing. Perfect for Easter gatherings and ready in just 15 minutes.

Ingredients

Scale

20 oz asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces

10 oz snap peas, sliced diagonally

8 oz radishes, thinly sliced

2 green onions, sliced

1/3 cup roasted salted pistachios

5 oz fresh spinach

Salt to taste

Pepper to taste

Zest and juice of 2 lemons

2 garlic cloves, minced

4 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/2 teaspoon honey

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Instructions

1. Whisk together garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.

2. Bring salted water to a boil. Blanch asparagus for 2 to 3 minutes until bright green and just tender. Transfer immediately to ice water, then drain and pat dry.

3. In a large bowl combine spinach, asparagus, snap peas, radishes, and green onions.

4. Add pistachios and pour dressing over the salad. Toss gently to coat evenly.

5. Adjust seasoning if needed and serve immediately.

Notes

Avoid overcooking asparagus and snap peas to maintain crisp texture and vibrant color.

Dry vegetables thoroughly before assembling to prevent excess moisture.

Dress the salad just before serving for best texture.

Dressing can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and stored separately.

Substitutions: Use green beans or broccolini instead of asparagus. Use snow peas instead of snap peas. Use almonds or walnuts instead of pistachios.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Blanching and Tossing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 210
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 220mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 0mg