This Easter Salad is one of those recipes that feels right at home on a spring brunch table, Easter dinner menu, or tucked right into the middle of a holiday spread. It's fresh, colorful, and lightly sweet, with juicy strawberries, crisp greens, creamy avocado, and a simple homemade vinaigrette that pulls everything together beautifully.
Why This Recipe is the Best
This salad hits the perfect balance between fresh, festive, and easy, making it a great Easter dish whether you're serving ham, chicken, or a vegetarian main. The combination of spring mix, spinach, fruit, nuts, and feta feels both old-fashioned and modern-something grandma would love, but still Pinterest-worthy and bright enough for a holiday table.
For more Easter recipes, try our Easter Deviled Eggs, Easter Punch, and Easter Poke Cake.
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Key Ingredients
Light and fresh, you can't go wrong with the simplicity but deliciousness of this Easter Salad.
- Greens- Use a variety of green leaf mixes, such as spring mix and spinach.
- Strawberries - This adds a fun, sweet twist to this spring vegetable mix.
- Homemade Vinaigrette- You can absolutely use a store-bought dressing, but we love this homemade one. It has all the right flavors, and you know exactly what's in it.
How to Make Easter Salad
Use these step-by-step instructions as a guide to get the best results. You'll love how simple this recipe is!
- Begin by slicing and chopping the strawberries and radishes.
- Add your favorite greens to a large serving bowl.
- Top the greens with the sliced vegetables, sliced almonds, avocado, and crumbled feta.
- In a small jar, mix the salad dressing. Top the salad just before serving for ultimate freshness.
Helpful Hint: Overdressing the salad can weigh down the greens, so start light and add more as needed.
How To Cut Strawberries Into Hearts
Don't slice the strawberries ahead of time. It can make them water. Slice just before assembling for the best texture.
Top Tip
Taste your vinaigrette before tossing the salad. If it's too bitter, add a touch more maple syrup; if it's too tart, drizzle in a little extra olive oil until it's just right.
Recipe
Easter Salad
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 8 ounces spring mix greens
- 5 ounces spinach
- 1 pound strawberries sliced
- 1 cup sliced almonds or pecans
- 4 radishes thinly sliced
- 5 ounces crumbled feta
- 1 avocado diced
For the vinaigrette:
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- salt and pepper to taste I use about ¼ teaspoon each
- ¼ teaspoon dijon mustard optional
Instructions
- Place all vinaigrette ingredients together in a jar and screw the lid on tightly. Shake for 1 minute, vigorously to emulsify.
- Wash and slice strawberries and radishes. Dice avocado. Place spring greens and spinach in a large salad bowl and fluff with fingers to combine. Add strawberries, radishes, avocado, almonds and feta then top with dressing and toss to combine.
Notes
- You can use whatever nut you like or whatever salad greens you like. Feel free to make this your own.
- If the dressing is too bitter add a little more syrup, if it's too tart add a little more olive oil.
Nutrition
We love a good salad. Try our chickpea salad, Christmas Salad, or our sweet Ambrosia salad.
Variations & Substitutions
This is a "make it your own" Easter salad. Swap the nuts for whatever you love or have on hand, change up the greens, or add grilled chicken for a lunch or dinner option. Goat cheese works well in place of feta, and blueberries or pears are delicious alternatives to strawberries.
Storing
This salad is best served fresh, but you can prep all ingredients ahead of time and store them separately. Assemble and dress right before serving to keep everything crisp and vibrant.
FAQs
A good Easter salad is fresh, colorful, and lightly sweet, pairing well with traditional dishes like ham or chicken. This strawberry spinach salad is a great option because it feels festive without being heavy.
Andrea says
This is the best spring time Easter Salad!