Salad reigns as the quintessential spring menu item. Looking for some inspiration? Refresh your recipe repertoire with these light and easy creations.
1. Spring Farro Salad with Peas, Pearl Onions, Feta and Mint
Brown rice? Yawn. A whole grain Spring Farro Salad with Peas, Pearl Onions, Feta and Mint gets a nutty, chewy flavor from high-protein farro. Toss in peas, pearl onions, Kalamata olives and fresh mint, add a splash of lemon juice and olive oil, then sprinkle with crumbled feta.
2. Grilled Salmon, Arugula and Potato Salad with Olive-Tarragon Vinaigrette
An elegant Grilled Salmon, Arugula and Potato Salad with Olive-Tarragon Vinaigrette exudes spring. Add a splash of the vinaigrette to grilled salmon, roasted new potatoes, fresh asparagus and sliced radishes. Then serve it all over a bed of arugula.
3. Lemony Asparagus and Pea Salad with Fresh Dill
Looking for a light and easy salad? Lemony Asparagus and Pea Salad with Fresh Dill features the dynamic spring duo of asparagus and peas. Blanch these seasonal favorites until crisp-tender. Once cooled, toss in a lemony, garlic-infused dressing with a sprinkle of dill.
4. Fajita Chicken Salad with Cilantro-Lime Dressing
For a hearty and healthy main dish salad, try Fajita Chicken Salad with Cilantro-Lime Dressing. Stir-fry tender and juicy boneless, skinless chicken thighs in a cilantro-lime marinade that doubles as a dressing. Toss it over spring greens paired with sliced sweet peppers, onions, avocado and a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese, then serve it alongside corn chips.
5. Beef Confetti Taco Salad
Because May is National Beef Month, we also welcome a recommendation from the Illinois Beef Association. They’ve shared their recipe for Beef Confetti Taco Salad, featuring your favorite taco ingredients served up on a salad, no taco shell required.
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