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Spring brings tender greens, radishes, snap peas, and strawberries. These salad recipes are built around what's actually at the market in March through May — not what photographed well last November.
Spring salads are defined by freshness: asparagus shaved thin, pea shoots still snappy, mint and herbs that didn't need a greenhouse. The ingredients are delicate, which means they reward simple treatment — a lemon vinaigrette, a little good olive oil, some shaved Parmesan. Our spring collection spans Mediterranean grain bowls, Japanese-style sesame dressings over baby spinach, Vietnamese herb salads built on rice noodles and fresh mint, and North African grain dishes using herbs at peak ripeness.
Every recipe includes full nutritional data — calories, protein, carbs, fat, fiber — so you can understand what you're eating without guessing. Spring salads built around legumes, tender greens, and whole grains are naturally high in fiber and relatively low in calories. A farro bowl with shaved asparagus and lemon-herb vinaigrette carries 18–22 grams of protein per serving. The nutritional panel shows you the exact number for each recipe.
Spring is when salads work as a real meal again. The season that runs from late March through early June is short — asparagus is only at its best for about six weeks, and pea shoots disappear quickly once the heat arrives. These recipes are designed for that window. They're fast: most come together in under 30 minutes. They store well: grain-based spring salads hold for 3–4 days in the refrigerator when the dressing is kept separate.
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In spring (March through May), the best salad vegetables include asparagus, snap peas, pea shoots, radishes, baby spinach, arugula, fava beans, and fresh herbs like mint and chives. These are at their most tender and flavorful before summer heat arrives.
Spring salads work best with light, acidic dressings: lemon vinaigrettes, rice vinegar-based dressings, or herb-forward sauces like green goddess or salsa verde. Avoid heavy cream dressings that overpower delicate spring greens. A simple lemon-olive oil vinaigrette with a little Dijon is a reliable base for most spring vegetables.
Yes — spring grain bowls and grain-based salads hold well for 3–4 days when the dressing is kept separate. Store components separately and assemble portions just before eating. Asparagus and snap peas keep better undressed in the refrigerator. Avoid prepping strawberries more than a day ahead since they soften quickly.
Spring salads built around greens, legumes, and whole grains are high in fiber and protein relative to calories. A grain bowl with asparagus, chickpeas, and a lemon vinaigrette typically runs 350–450 calories with 15–20 grams of protein. Every recipe on Lsalad shows the full nutritional breakdown so you can compare options rather than estimate.
Fresh asparagus lasts 3–5 days in the refrigerator. Store it upright in a jar with an inch of water, covered loosely with a plastic bag — the same way you'd store cut flowers. For salads, blanch or shave raw and dress immediately; it deteriorates quickly once cut.