Healthy Nature

Having an excellent mini encyclopedia of healthy salad ideas is a most. Especially when spring comes, and the weather begins to warm up. Eating fresh, seasonal, and delicious salads comes with spring.  

Spring veggies are fresh and vibrant.

Potatoes, squash, Brussel sprouts, and sweet potatoes are indeed delicious and hearty veggies. But, there is nothing quite like biting into some fresh peas or asparagus in a light salad to make you feel like summer is right around the corner.

With so many spring veggies starting to pop up in the supermarkets, one of the best things you can do with them is make healthy salads filled with bold flavors and fresh vegetables.

Sometimes salads can get a bit boring, and you don’t always want that typical salad with a lettuce base and conventional cucumbers and tomatoes.

That is why we decided to compile a list of the best healthy salad ideas for spring. All you need are all those tasty vegetables and springy ingredients!

Without further ado, let’s get to this salad making party below!

Make a salad from fruits

We are going to throw you a little bit of a curveball right off the bat – use spring fruit as a salad base instead of green or veggies. Who said salads mean only vegetables on your plate?

You can use fresh berries, like strawberries in this recipe, for the base of your salad. Pair it will bold herbs and crunchy toasted nuts, and you have yourself one unique and delicious salad fit for any spring day!

Skip the lettuce

To make a filling and veggie-packed salad, skip the salad greens and go right for a crunchy base of spring vegetables. A great way to do this is by using sugar snap peas or even chunks of blanched asparagus to make up the base of the salad. It is a fun and surprising way to make a salad feel heartier and more filling.

Blend grains and spring veggies

 Again, we are going to skip out on those traditional greens for this salad recipe. Instead, lean into spring veggies like fresh peas and pair with nutty nutrient-dense faro. This type of salad is perfect for making for meal prep because it can hold up so well in the fridge. To make it last even longer, keep the dressing in a different container. Pour the dressing over on the days you are going to eat the salad.

Go traditional but with a little modern twist

Sometimes traditional salads hit the spot, and an excellent old cobb salad hits all of the right notes. For this one, greens, egg, herbs, onion, crispy bacon, avocado, and chicken all make their usual appearance. This salad gets an update in a few ways, like with the addition of fennel, pea shoots, and thinly sliced guanciale. This option is one of the best healthy salad ideas you can make!

Mix some sweet and savory ingredients

Sweet and savory flavors go so well together when done right. That is what you have when you make this healthy spring salad—mixing with spinach and fresh strawberries. Then you cover it with creamy avocado, crunchy walnuts, and a simple bright dressing of EVOO with freshly squeezed lemon juice.

Healthy Salad Ideas, Final Thoughts

As you can see, there are so many ways you can make salads fun, healthy, unique, and packed with loads of flavor. When making healthy spring salads the possibilities are endless. There are so many different flavor combinations you can play around with and explore.

One of the best things you can do when it comes to salads is getting creative. Try out new flavor combos and ingredients, and mix any fresh veggies you can find in the supermarket or from the local farmers market.