Spring Garden Salad Radishes (Printable)

A crisp mix of spring greens, radishes, cucumber, and fresh herbs tossed in a light lemon dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 3.5 oz mixed spring greens (baby spinach, arugula, lamb's lettuce)
02 - 6-8 radishes, thinly sliced
03 - 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
04 - 1 small carrot, peeled and julienned
05 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced

→ Dressing

06 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
09 - 1 tsp honey
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish (optional)

11 - 2 tbsp fresh herbs (chives, dill, or parsley), chopped
12 - 2 tbsp toasted sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine the spring greens, sliced radishes, cucumber, carrot, and spring onions in a large salad bowl.
02 - Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until fully emulsified.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all vegetables evenly.
04 - Sprinkle with fresh herbs and seeds, if desired.
05 - Serve immediately for maximum freshness and crisp texture.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in literally 15 minutes with zero cooking required
  • The combination of cool cucumber and spicy radish hits every perfect spring flavor note
  • You can prep the components ahead and toss it together right before serving
02 -
  • Soggy salad is the enemy here, so dress it only right before youre ready to eat
  • The mustard in the dressing helps it cling to the vegetables rather than pooling at the bottom of your bowl
  • Radishes lose their crunch quickly once sliced, so cut them last if youre prepping ahead
03 -
  • Dry your greens thoroughly after washing, because water clinging to the leaves will prevent the dressing from coating properly
  • Taste a radish before slicing them all, because especially spicy ones might benefit from a quick soak in ice water
  • The easiest way to slice cucumber and radishes paper thin is with a mandoline, but a sharp knife and steady hand work perfectly fine

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