Spring Fling: The Ultimate Picnic Salad Recipe

The Perfect Spring Picnic Salad

Today, I’m excited to share this delicious recipe for a refreshing and colorful spring picnic salad. With the weather warming up and nature coming back to life, this salad is the perfect dish to enjoy outdoors with friends and family. The vibrant colors and flavors will delight your taste buds and bring a touch of brightness to your picnic spread.

For this unique fusion salad, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• 150g baby spinach
• 200g strawberries, sliced
• 100g feta cheese, crumbled
• 50g pistachios, chopped
• 1 avocado, diced
• A handful of fresh mint leaves
• 2 tbsp honey
• Juice of 1 lime
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

To prepare this salad, start by washing the baby spinach thoroughly and patting it dry. In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, sliced strawberries, crumbled feta cheese, chopped pistachios, diced avocado, and torn mint leaves. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine, ensuring that everything is evenly coated. The sweet and tangy dressing will complement the freshness of the fruits and the creaminess of the feta cheese perfectly.

As a unique twist, try refrigerating the salad for an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together and the ingredients to chill. This will enhance the overall taste and texture of the dish, making it even more enjoyable on a warm spring day.

Once ready to serve, scoop the salad into individual bowls or plates and garnish with a sprinkle of extra pistachios and a few mint leaves for a pop of color. This salad is best enjoyed fresh, so be sure to dig in right away and savor every bite.

The total weight of the cooked salad is approximately 650g, with around 4 servings. Each serving weighs approximately 162.5g, with an estimated calorie count of 250 per serving.

I hope you give this spring picnic salad a try and enjoy it as much as I do. Feel free to customize the ingredients or add your own favorite fruits and nuts to make it your own. Happy picnicking!