Spring Salad Recipes

Fast and Flavorful
Spring Meals

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• 2 large bananas – quartered lengthwise and sliced into chunks
• 1 1/2 cups blueberries
• 3/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
• 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• Sliced almonds – for garnish

Step 1: Place the sliced bananas and blueberries in a mixing bowl.
Step 2: In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, ricotta, and cinnamon.

Quick Meal Idea:

- To serve this spring salad recipe, use bowls or parfait glasses and place a layer of fruit on the bottom, then a layer of the yogurt/cheese combination, then a layer of fruit, then a dollop of the cheese mixture on top. Sprinkle the sliced almonds over the top of each serving.

2-3 servings

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• 4 oz tuna – canned (in water and drained) or fresh tuna (grilled, baked or broiled)
• 1/4 cup scallions – thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup seedless cucumber - diced
• 1 navel orange – peel, remove pith, quarter and thinly slice
• 1 tbsp capers – rinse to remove salt and drain
• 2 tbsp prepared honey mustard

Step 1: Flake the tuna and place in a mixing bowl along with the scallions, cucumber, orange, and capers.
Step 2: Add the mustard to the tuna and vegetables and fruit and toss well to combine.
Step 3: Salt and pepper to taste.

Optional Additions: Try adding some torn fresh basil leaves or some shaved parmesan cheese on top of each serving.

Quick Meal Ideas:

- For a simple meal, serve salad on a bed of spinach leaves with a side of steamed zucchini tossed with balsamic vinegar and topped with seasoned croutons.

2-3 servings

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• 2 cups cooked brown rice
• 1 cup fresh asparagus – raw or lightly steamed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 tbsp pitted oil-cured black olives – roughly chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, asparagus, and olives.
Step 2: Add the lemon juice and olive oil to the salad ingredients and toss well. Adjust lemon juice and/or oil if needed.
Step 3: Salt and pepper to taste.

Optional Additions: Try adding some mandarin orange pieces or some fresh grated parmesan cheese for an extra boost of flavor in this spring salad recipe.

Quick Meal Ideas:

- For an easy meal, serve this salad with broiled chicken.

- Try serving this salad on a bed of steamed cabbage leaves along with a simple side dish of black beans tossed with your favorite salsa.

2-3 servings

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Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine the fruit and pecans.
Step 2: In a smaller bowl, combine the ricotta cheese and the honey.
Step 3: Add the cheese mixture to the fruit and nuts and toss well to combine.

Optional Additions: Try adding a little chopped fresh mint to this simple spring salad recipe.

Quick Meal Ideas:

- Serve salad on a bed of mixed salad greens along with baked pita chips.

- This salad makes a great quick and easy dessert that can be served in bowls along with butter cookies on the side.

2-3 servings

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• 2 cups grilled chicken – cut into cubes
• 1/2 cup cucumber - diced
• 1/2 cup leeks (use the white part) – finely sliced
• 1/4 cup jarred roasted red peppers - drained and chopped
• 1/2 cup honey Dijon salad dressing

Step 1: Place all ingredients in a mixing bowl and combine well. Adjust dressing amount if needed.

Optional Additions: Try topping each salad with some crumbled goat cheese.

Quick Meal Ideas:

- Serve salad on a bed of mixed salad greens with apple and pear slices on the side.

- Another idea is to serve salad on flatbread with a side of avocado cubes and diced tomatoes mixed with a squeeze of lemon juice and salt and pepper.

2-3 servings

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