Buy Now → The Easter Salad
The Easter salad is nothing short of stunning and perfect for such a joyous day! Delicate greens, fresh herbs, charred roasted carrots and a sweet lemony dressing. It’s vibrant, flavorful and the perfect addition to your holiday tables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Sides, Salads
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients:
- 4 large carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise, then cut into 2” chunks on a slight bias (see photos)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 5 oz container baby spring mix
- ½ cup fresh tender herbs, torn or roughly chopped (such as dill, basil, mint)
- ¾ cup blueberries
- 1 small shallot, sliced very thin (preferably using a mandoline)
- ¼ cup roasted and salted pistachios, chopped
- Optional: goat cheese crumbles
Dressing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil (or other neutral oil)
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425° F.
- Transfer carrots to a sheet pan and drizzle with the olive oil, granulated garlic, a generous pinch of salt and a few cranks of black pepper. Toss until well coated and roast for 15-20 minutes, or until browned and fork-tender, flipping once about halfway through.
- Meanwhile, make the dressing: add all ingredients to a small jar and whisk or shake until well combined.
- Just before serving: add spring mix to a large bowl and drizzle with a few tablespoons of the dressing. Scatter on a large platter and top with herbs, blueberries, roasted carrots, shallots, pistachios and goat cheese (if using). Drizzle with extra dressing if desired.
Notes
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- Make-ahead: roast carrots and make the dressing up to one day in advance. I don’t recommend dressing the salad until just before serving as the greens will start to break down quickly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 128 calories
- Fat: 9 grams
- Carbohydrates: 11 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 3 grams
Find it online: https://healthyishappetite.com/the-easter-salad/
