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Fresh Spring Garden Salad with Edible Flowers

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A crisp and colorful salad featuring mixed greens, edible flowers, and a tangy lemon dressing. Perfect for spring and summer meals, this easy recipe combines fresh garden flavors with a beautiful presentation.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups mixed salad greens (baby spinach, arugula, butter lettuce)
  • 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 4–5 radishes, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup edible flowers (nasturtiums, pansies, calendula petals)
  • 2 tbsp fresh herbs, chopped (dill, basil, or mint)
  • 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup toasted nuts or seeds (walnuts or pumpkin seeds)
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry the greens and edible flowers gently under cold water. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner to avoid sogginess.
  2. Thinly slice the cucumber, radishes, and red onion. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Keep slices uniform for even bites.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  4. In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, cucumber, tomatoes, radishes, red onion, and fresh herbs. Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
  5. Gently toss the salad using salad servers or tongs, being careful to keep the edible flowers intact.
  6. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and toasted nuts or seeds over the top.
  7. Serve immediately for best freshness and flavor.

Notes

Keep greens and flowers dry to avoid sogginess. Toss gently to keep edible flowers intact. Prepare dressing and veggies ahead but add dressing and flowers just before serving. For dairy-free or vegan, omit feta or substitute with avocado slices or nutritional yeast.

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