When warmer temperatures return, it’s time to put those hot soups on the back burner in lieu of something lighter and more refreshing. The Zoe Report reached out to nutritionists and food experts to get their go-to spring salad recipes for a punch of flavor and plenty of nutrients. Shutterstock
Mixed Greens + Spring Veggies Salad
Founder of Real Nutrition, Amy Shapiro, approaches spring salads by tossing organic baby greens with fresh, seasonal veggies: “My go-tos include blanched asparagus, sliced snap peas, thinly sliced radish, and fresh herbs like parsley, dill, and chives.”Shutterstock
Toasted Walnut & Gooseberry Salad
Holistic nutritionist Shayna Taylor tells TZR her go-to spring recipe is a “delicious salad with roasted walnuts and gooseberries companied with a Bottle & Stone CBD salad dressing.” View the full recipe at Shayna’s Kitchen. Courtesy of Shayna's Kitchen
Spring Salad With Green Goddess Dressing
Jessica Bippen, RD and Essentia Water Nutrition and Wellness Advisor, loves this versatile salad. For the base, combine a mix of fresh spring produce such as tender greens, Persian cucumbers, radishes, and snap peas, and add a protein to make it a full meal. Don’t forget the green goddess dressing, either — you can find the full recipe for it and the salad on Bippen’s site.Westend61/Westend61/Getty Images
Patatosalata
For a vibrant and crisp salad in the spring, Anastasia Ganias-Gellin, the founder of Fancy Peasant, loves her Greek potato salad. View the full recipe at Fancy Peasant. Courtesy of Fancy Peasant
Citrus Kale & Avocado Salad
Wellory founder and CEO Emily Hochman is a fan of this pared-down recipe, which includes kale, diced avocados, a chopped orange, halved cherry tomatoes, and lemon juice. (You can also add a protein of your choice, according to the full recipe on Wellory’s site.) Shutterstock
Grilled Chicken Salad With Mint Lime Dressing
For something light that’s also satisfying, functional nutritionist Risa Groux, CN, tells TZR she turns to her grilled chicken salad with mint lime dressing, which includes protein, fat, and fiber — her requirements for each meal. Courtesy of Risa Groux CN