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easter salad

Colorful Easter Salad with Berries and Citrus

A vibrant Easter salad featuring mixed greens, fresh berries, orange segments, toasted almonds and feta cheese with a honey-citrus dressing. This refreshing spring salad makes a perfect addition to your holiday celebration.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Green Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 248

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 5 cups mixed greens spring mix, baby spinach, or arugula
  • 2 cups strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 2 medium oranges peeled and segmented
  • 1/2 cup toasted almonds sliced or slivered
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/2 cup sugar snap peas trimmed (optional)
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves torn (optional)
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries optional
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds optional

Equipment

  • Large salad bowl
  • Whisk
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Salad spinner
  • Cutting board and knife

Method
 

  1. Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed greens using a salad spinner or clean kitchen towels.
  2. Hull and slice the strawberries, rinse the blueberries, and segment the oranges, capturing any juice for the dressing.
  3. In a large salad bowl, gently combine the mixed greens with the prepared fruits.
  4. Add any optional ingredients like sugar snap peas or mint leaves and toss lightly.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and optional poppy seeds until well emulsified.
  6. Just before serving, sprinkle the toasted almonds and crumbled feta over the salad.
  7. Drizzle about half of the citrus dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated. Add more dressing as needed.
  8. For presentation, arrange some colorful fruit pieces on top of the dressed salad.
  9. Serve immediately for the freshest flavor and texture.

Notes

  • For a nut-free version, substitute toasted sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds.
  • The dressed salad will keep in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, though the greens may wilt slightly.
  • For a more substantial meal, add grilled chicken, hard-boiled eggs, or quinoa.
  • Reserve extra dressing in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.