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    Home » Favorite Collections » 8 Fresh Spring Salads to Brighten any Meal

    8 Fresh Spring Salads to Brighten any Meal

    Published: Apr 5, 2017 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · 16 Comments

    A collection of 8 favorite spring salads to add colour to your meals. All are gluten-free, some are paleo, some vegetarian, some vegan, and some dairy-free.

    A collection of 8 favorite spring salads to add colour to your meals. All are gluten-free, some are paleo, some vegetarian, some vegan, and some dairy-free.
    Warmer days and longer daylight hours call for lighter meals. Salads not only add nutrients and fiber to our meals, they bring a pop of colour, texture and interest, too. I've collected eight of my favourite fresh spring salads to share with you. Some are vegetarian, some are vegan,  some are paleo,  some are dairy-free, and all are gluten-free. Whenever you invite a group for a meal, there will likely be someone with special dietary needs, so I hope this round-up of spring salads will be helpful!

    1. This Strawberry-Mango Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese combines fresh sweet strawberries, mango, spicy arugula, creamy avocado and goat cheese, all drizzled with a flavourful citrus vinaigrette.

    This Strawberry-Mango Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese combines fresh sweet strawberries, mango, spicy arugula, creamy avocado and goat cheese and is drizzled with a flavourful citrus vinaigrette. A beautiful spring salad.

    2. Here's a classic spinach salad with a healthier option. Love spinach salad but hate the traditional high-fat buttermilk dressing? Try this updated paleo Classic Spinach Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing.

    Classic Spinach Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing. Love spinach salad but hate the high-fat buttermilk dressing? Try this updated paleo spinach salad with creamy dairy-free avocado dressing.A beautiful spring salad.

    3. This Asparagus Smoked Salmon Salad with Sesame Miso Dressing combines asparagus with smoked salmon, zucchini ribbons, and radishes on crisp greens with a to-die-for sesame miso dressing.

    Asparagus Salad with Smoked Salmon and Sesame Miso Vinaigrette. A Paleo and gluten-free fresh asparagus salad with smoked salmon, zucchini ribbons, and radishes on crisp greens with a to-die-for sesame miso dressing. A beautiful spring salad

    4. Sweet red onions and a flavourful Thai dressing turn plain cucumbers into something fancy. This Cucumber Mint Salad is ready in less than 10 minutes!

    Cucumber Mint Salad with Red Onion and Thai Dressing. Sweet red onions and a flavourful Thai dressing turn plain cucumbers into something fancy. This Cucumber Mint Salad is ready in less than 10 minutes! An easy spring salad. |www.flavourandsavour.com

    5. Pineapple Jicama Salad. Sweet with a little heat! Serve with your favourite spicy Tex-Mex meals for a bright refreshing contras. Suitable for Paleo diets.

    Paleo Pineapple Jicama Salad. Sweet with a little heat! Serve with your favourite spicy Tex-Mex meals for a bright refreshing contras. Suitable for Paleo diets. A spring salad with a difference! |www/flavourandsavour.com

    6. This fresh paleo Prawn Mango Avocado Salad with sizzling shrimp can be on your dinner table in fifteen minutes. Sweet, juicy mangos, creamy avocado and tender shrimp all tossed with a lemon-lime dressing make a simple but simply delectable salad.

    This fresh Prawn Mango Avocado Salad with sizzling shrimp can be on your dinner table in fifteen minutes. Sweet, juicy mangos, creamy avocado and tender shrimp all tossed with a lemon-lime dressing make a simple but simply delectable spring salad.

    7. Springtime Potato Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing.  A healthy mayo-free potato salad made with baby potatoes, capers, dill and Dijon!

    Springtime Potato Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing. A healthy mayo-free potato salad made with baby potatoes, capers, dill and Dijon. A beautiful spring salad.

    8. Tropical Fruit with Honey Mint Lime Syrup. Enhance the natural sweetness of fresh fruit with this simple syrup made with honey, mint and lime.

    Tropical Fruit with Honey Mint Lime Syrup. A beautiful spring salad. Heighten the natural sweetness of fresh fruit with this simple syrup made with honey, mint and lime.

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    Comments

    1. Dahn

      April 09, 2017 at 6:46 pm

      Great collection of beautiful salads and lovely pictures too. I am actually craving the cucumber mint salad right now.. looks fabulous

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        April 10, 2017 at 4:19 pm

        Thanks so much, Dahn. I crave fresh veggies in the spring!

        Reply
    2. Natalie Browne

      April 09, 2017 at 7:58 am

      This is a lovely collection, Elaine. So fresh and bright. I especially love the sound of the asparagus smoked salmon salad. Yum!!

      Reply
    3. Ayngelina Brogan

      April 07, 2017 at 10:41 am

      It's like you read my mind! I was just looking to switch up lunch salads and the spring time potato salad looks perfect.

      Reply
    4. Cathy

      April 07, 2017 at 8:28 am

      Your salads look beautiful! Thank you for the bright, fresh inspiration on what is a cold, snowy day here in Ontario!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        April 07, 2017 at 8:33 am

        You have snow . . . we have RAIN! Where's the sunshine? Have a great day.

        Reply
    5. Amand (Peppers & Pennies)

      April 07, 2017 at 8:10 am

      I try to eat seasonally as much as possible. Not as a way to just get fresh produce but to conserve energy costs as much as possible. Come this time of year I gravitate to fresh and fun salads with a small side of grilled chicken thighs or pork. I am bookmarking this and return when I need salad inspiration!

      Also, your photography is beautiful! I adore your style.

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        April 07, 2017 at 8:18 am

        Thanks so much! We try to eat seasonally too, but it's harder during the winter months. I like to bring lots of colour into my meals and fresh salads are an easy way to do that. I can't wait until I can pick things straight from my garden!

        Reply
    6. peter @feed your soul too

      April 07, 2017 at 5:59 am

      A really good round up. I like all the different ingredients and textures. I like the different cuts on the vegetables - especially the zucchini ribbons.

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        April 07, 2017 at 6:59 am

        Thanks Peter. There are so many ways to serve fresh vegetables!

        Reply
    7. Natalie

      April 07, 2017 at 4:17 am

      I totally agree with you, Elaine. Salads are perfect meals for warmer days. This is one amazing recipe roundup. Everything looks so delicious and light. I love taking salads to my office for lunch and I already found something I will try next week. Can't wait.

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        April 07, 2017 at 7:00 am

        Thanks so much, Natalie!

        Reply
    8. Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry

      April 07, 2017 at 1:35 am

      What perfect timing. The weather has been beautiful in the UK over the last week. I could eat that prawn avocado and mango salad right now

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        April 07, 2017 at 7:00 am

        Me too! I never get tired of fresh prawns!

        Reply
    9. Prasanna Hede

      April 06, 2017 at 7:49 pm

      What a wonderful collection! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        April 07, 2017 at 7:00 am

        Thank you! and thanks for stopping by.

        Reply

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