22 Spring Salads That Highlight the Season’s Best Produce

Spring is a fantastic time to whip up light, refreshing salads. The season is loaded with an abundance of crisp, crunchy vegetables that are perfect for tossing in salads like radish, cucumber, snap peas and asparagus. Just add your favorite homemade dressing and you’ve got a healthy lunch or dinner party starter that’s as delicious as it is simple to make. We’ve rounded up plenty of ideas for weekday meals and spring entertaining alike, but this one is a must-make. It’s bursting with garden-fresh flavors. The secret to the dressing is lemon AND lime juices paired classically with Dijon and shallots. The result? Everything a springtime side should be.

Ten minutes is all you need to throw together this crisp, crunchy salad. Radish adds peppery bite and butter lettuce makes it cool and refreshing. Serve with freshly-grated Pecorino-Romano cheese.

If your garden is overflowing with greens, peas and fresh herbs, this is the perfect way to put them to good use. Anne balances the peas to soften them, without losing their overall crunch. It’s tempting to skip the step where you plunge the peas into ice water but don’t skip that step—it’s critical to maintaining their vibrant green color.

Asparagus is everywhere in spring, and it’s a delightfully flavorful and uncomplicated vegetable to serve any time of day. This warm asparagus salad is made with a few simple ingredients and can be ready in just 20 minutes. Simply blanche the asparagus, then serve with chopped walnuts, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and shaved parmesan. It’s a simple and satisfying dish that’s perfect for lunch, dinner or a midday snack.