Radish and Spring Greens Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
A crisp, vibrant salad featuring thinly sliced radishes, fresh spring greens, and a bright lemon-herb dressing. This american-inspired salads ready in about 10 minutes pairs mixed spring greens, radishes, feta cheese into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed spring greens
- 1/2 cup radishes
- 1/4 cup feta cheese
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Whisk 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl to make the vinaigrette.
- Step 2: Thinly slice 1/2 cup radishes and arrange on a plate with 4 cups mixed spring greens.
- Step 3: Sprinkle 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese and 1/4 cup toasted walnuts over the greens and radishes.
- Step 4: Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss gently until evenly coated, ensuring greens are lightly dressed without becoming soggy.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Radish and Spring Greens Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette take to make?
Total time is about 10 minutes (10 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Radish and Spring Greens Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep mixed spring greens from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Radish and Spring Greens Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Radish and Spring Greens Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Radish and Spring Greens Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette?
American salads like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
I've tried many salads recipes and this is hands down the best.
- ★☆☆☆☆
The proportions seem off. Way too much of some ingredients.
- ★☆☆☆☆
Didn't come together the way I expected. Flavors were flat.