Description
A bright and colorful Easter Salad filled with spring greens, sautéed mushrooms, and a tangy lemon dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups mixed spring greens (baby arugula, romaine, frisée)
- 8 ounces cremini or shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1 small bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup toasted walnuts or hazelnuts, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup shaved Pecorino Romano or crumbled goat cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh herbs: a handful of chopped parsley and dill
Instructions
- Clean and dry the greens using a salad spinner, then set them in a large bowl.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add 3 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter.
- Add the sliced mushrooms to the hot pan, sautéing until browned and moisture is released (about 6–8 minutes).
- In the last minute of cooking, add minced garlic and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Remove the mushrooms and set aside to cool slightly.
- Blanch the asparagus in 1/4 cup water for 1–2 minutes, then shock in cold water to preserve color.
- Whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, and salt in a bowl, then gradually whisk in remaining olive oil.
- Toss the greens with half the dressing, then fold in mushrooms, asparagus, red onion, and toasted nuts.
- Add remaining dressing if needed, sprinkle with fresh herbs and cheese, and serve at once.
Notes
Always warm the mushrooms slightly before combining with the greens to enhance flavor. Toast nuts beforehand for better texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Easter salad, spring salad, healthy salad, colorful salad, vegetarian salad
