With the arrival of spring comes the desire to freshen up. You might tackle a deep-cleaning of your home, liven up your wardrobe, and generally lighten the load wherever possible. That includes in the kitchen. The warm weather and sunshine may turn your mind toward the bounty of springtime produce that’s on its way to your local markets. Let these vibrant and versatile salad recipes from Taste of Home take center stage as you freshen up your culinary routine for spring!
Strawberry-Blue Cheese Steak Salad
If the sound of this salad has your mouth watering, you’re not alone. This hearty, bright, and texture-packed dish hits all the right notes for a palate pleaser your whole family will love. Steak slices rest atop a bed of crunchy romaine studded with sweet-tart strawberries, toasted walnuts, and crumbled blue cheese. Drizzled with a perfectly tangy balsamic dressing, this salad is one that will be a frequent request throughout springtime and long beyond. “My family would eat it nonstop if we could,” raves one fan of this tantalizing salad. “Can’t seem to get enough of that tasty dressing!”
Spring Pea and Radish Salad
This simple salad showcases some of spring’s most underrated gems. Here, delicate fresh sugar snap peas, green beans, and paper-thin slices of radish blend with honey and tarragon for an irresistibly light salad with a surprisingly complex flavor and texture profile. Says one satisfied sampler: “This is a superior recipe! We greatly enjoyed the crunch of the snow peas and green beans along with the crunch and zip of the radish. The 2 tablespoons of honey was just the right amount of sweetness!”
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Shrimp Avocado Salad
These fresh shrimp and avocado lettuce cups are perfect for a light dinner or a satisfying, nutrient-packed lunch. You’ll instantly be hooked by the delightful combination of chopped shrimp, tomatoes, onions, and peppers counterbalanced by cubes of rich and creamy avocado. One comment sums it up nicely: “The delicious taste and smooth texture of avocados mixed with the crisp shrimp salad is heavenly.” Bonus: Showcasing bright pops of color against the green Bibb lettuce leaves, these individual salad cups are pretty enough to serve for company!
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