One of the best things about spring is the fresh produce that is in season. I love a super simple salad to welcome in the new season, so this simple fresh spring mix greens salad recipe is the perfect salad to celebrate with! Plus, a fool-proof easy dressing will have you making this salad over and over again.

Salads can go two different ways: they can be eccentric, over-the-top and packed with a million ingredients; or, it could be bland, lackluster, and overall flavorless. This salad is absolutely none of those, as it's a perfect balance of crunch, sweet, savory, spicy, and tasteful.

Vegetables recipes like my incredibly easy garlic string beans or oven roasted squash are perfect veggie-forward recipes that were craving a salad to accompany them.

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What ingredients do I need for this spring greens salad?
What can I add or change to this salad?
How do I prepare this salad?
What can I pair with this salad?
Is this meal prep friendly?
Storage Information
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Simple Fresh Spring Mix Greens Salad Recipe

What ingredients do I need for this spring greens salad?

five ingredients to make a spring mix green salad

Spring Mix Greens - essentially this is one of the mixed lettuce bags that you'd grab from a store like Trader Joe's. I find it a lot easier for me if I grab the bagged lettuce ahead of time especially when I'm meal planning for lunch for the week. Spring mix includes baby lettuces like red leaf, boston, bib, butter lettuce, or a classic romaine.
Avocado - avocados are so delicious in salads, and also add to the creamy texture and color.
Blueberries - adding a little fruit into a salad balances out the flavors in my opinion. Plus, blueberries are in season during the spring, so this was a no brainer.
Asparagus - the crunch of fresh asparagus chopped into a salad is so tasteful, and when paired with the avocado and greens, it's a party in your mouth.
Watermelon Radish - if you can't find this particular radish, regular radishes work well too. Watermelon radish are known for the color inside the radish itself: a pink hue. Crunchy, healthy, delicious.

See the recipe card below for specific information about quantities.

What can I add or change to this salad?

Here are a few of my suggestions for making additions or changes to the salad to make it your own:

Protein - my favorite protein to add here is either plain grilled chicken or a simple baked salmon.
Cheese - goat cheese or freshly shaved parmesan would be excellent as an addition to this salad.
Nuts - throw in some candied pecans or slivered almonds for added protein, fat, and crunch.
Veggies - if you'd rather not have radish but cucumber instead, feel free! The beauty of this salad is the versatility in it.

How do I prepare this salad?

Step 1: In a large bowl, add in 3 large cups of spring mix greens. Then, add in cubed avocado.

mixed greens with avocado, radish, and blueberries

Step 2: Thinly slice a radish and rinse one cup of blueberries, then add to the salad mix.

radish, avocado, blueberries, asparagus over a bed of mixed greens.

Step 3: Last, chop asparagus and add to the salad.

lemon, olive oil, and fresh cracked pepper in a glass measuring cup

Step 4: In a measuring cup, combine 3 tablespoon olive oil, juice of ½ a fresh lemon, and a few cracks of fresh cracked pepper. Whisk to combine then drizzle onto the salad, tossing with tongs to combine.

HINT: Squeeze a little lemon zest on top of the salad for added acidity and brightness.

close up of the spring green salad on a plate

What can I pair with this salad?

These recipes would be amazing paired with this simple greens salad:

Is this meal prep friendly?

Yes! This salad is entirely meal prep friendly. Prep everything the night before, or dole out the salad greens ahead of time, topping it with the asparagus and blueberries and radish. Then, the morning you want to eat the salad, top with the avocado and take with you a side of dressing. It's truly that simple.

Storage Information

Similar to what I mentioned about meal prep, I wouldn't recommend storing the whole salad together in the fridge as the avocado will brown and get mushy. I'd assemble most of the ingredients in a large container, and then add the avocado the day you'd like to eat it.

The salad greens will be good for a few days in the fridge, up to 5 days.

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