Description
A fresh and vibrant Spring Salad featuring crisp spring mix greens, watermelon radishes, Persian cucumbers, peas, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy pumpkin seeds topped with a light and tangy sour cream-based dressing infused with fresh dill. Perfect for a quick, healthy, and colorful side or light meal.
Ingredients
Salad
- 5 oz Spring mix
- 1 cup Watermelon radishes (sliced into very thin quarter moons)
- 1 1/2 cups Persian cucumbers (cut into half moons)
- 1 cup Peas (fresh or frozen and thawed)
- 1/2 cup Goat cheese (crumbled)
- 1/3 cup Pumpkin seeds
- 1 medium Avocado (sliced thinly)
Dressing
- 1/3 cup Sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Milk of choice (regular milk, half and half, almond milk, or coconut milk; or more as needed)
- 1 tsp Lemon juice (optional; or extra milk instead for less tangy option)
- 1/4 cup Fresh dill (measured packed, then chopped)
- 1/4 tsp Sea salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl or on a large platter (recommended), layer the salad ingredients in the following order: spring mix, watermelon radishes, Persian cucumbers, peas, goat cheese, pumpkin seeds, and sliced avocado to create a colorful base for the dressing.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream (or Greek yogurt), olive oil, milk of choice, lemon juice (if using), chopped fresh dill, and sea salt until smooth. Adjust consistency by adding more milk if the dressing is too thick.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the prepared dressing evenly over the layered salad just before serving to retain freshness and texture. Enjoy immediately for the best flavor and crispness.
Notes
- You can use frozen peas thawed or fresh peas depending on season and availability.
- Substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a tangier, lower-fat option.
- Lemon juice in the dressing is optional and can be replaced with additional milk for a milder flavor.
- Use any milk of choice to adjust the dressing's creaminess and thickness.
- Serve immediately after dressing to keep the salad crisp and fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
