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a plate of spring salad with herb dressing

Spring Salad With Herb Dressing

Gluten-Free
Vegetarian

Customize this zippy dressing with any combination of fresh, tender herbs like cilantro, dill, mint, or the fronds from your fennel bulb.

a plate of spring salad with herb dressing
  • Makes5 servings
  • Prep Time20 minutes
  • Cook Time0 minutes

Salad

  • 1 large fennel bulb, diced
  • 4 medium radishes, sliced
  • 1 cup sugar snap peas, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted and salted

Dressing

  • 3 tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 large lemon, juiced
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped basil
  • 2 tbs. minced chives
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp. sea salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
  • 1/2 cup plain, full-fat Greek yogurt
STEP 1
Place the veggies and pine nuts in a large mixing bowl and toss to mix.
STEP 2
Add olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, basil, chives, garlic, salt, and pepper to a blender and blend into a paste. Stir in Greek yogurt to form a smooth and creamy dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
STEP 3
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss until everything is evenly coated. Serve.

Photography by: Andrea D’Agosto, Prop Styling by: Alicia Buszczak, Food Styling by: Paul Jackman

Maddie Augustin

Maddie Augustin is a recipe developer who is passionate about creating recipes worth repeating. With degrees in food engineering and nutrition, she blends science with creativity to make dishes that are nourishing, approachable, and delicious — celebrating seasonal ingredients and the joy that comes from sharing good, healthy food. Find more of Maddie’s recipes at maddieaugustin.com.

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