Spring is here! Skies are bluer, the grass is greener, flowers are blossoming and our plates should be just as vibrant the nature around us.
Salads sometimes have a bad rep for their limp lettuce or bland taste but these nutritious meals have the power to WOW your taste buds; made with a rainbow of fresh fruits and crunchy greens.
We’ve gathered our favorite spring salad recipes created by our Purium community to help you continue your health journey throughout the summer months!
Strawberry Spring Mix- Courtesy @truly.essential
With a mixed greens base and a handful of juicy strawberries to top it off, this tasty salad is perfect for a hot afternoon. Bring it to the beach or enjoy it poolside while soaking up the sun!
Ingredients:
- Spring Mix lettuce
- Cabbage
- Dried Cranberries
- Orange Pepper
- Sunflower Seeds
- Carrots
- Strawberries
- Avocado
- Palm of Hearts
Blackberry & Avocado Salad with Tahini Dressing- Courtesy @theholisticjusticeleague
Fruits and greens have the power of a dynamic duo when mixed together in a delicious salad! In this dish, blackberries are paired with avocado for a mouth-watering combo.
Ingredients:
- Mixed Greens of your choice (spinach, romaine, etc.)
- Cucumbers
- Blackberries
- Avocado
- Pumpkin Seeds
- Micro-greens
- Tahini Dressing
- 1 tbsp raw tahini
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp water
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Detox Beet Salad- Courtesy @veggievaccum
This salad can support a healthy weight loss regimen with nutrient dense ingredients such as beets, avocado and hearty greens. Enjoy it at any time of the day to keep you satisfied and energized.
Ingredients:
- Spring mix
- Cherry tomato
- Cucumber
- Beets
- Parsley
- Hemp hearts
- Avocado
- Olive oil
- Lemon
- Black pepper
Drizzle our Can’t Beet This! Dressing over this salad for extra beet benefits.
Crunchy Kale Salad- Courtesy @_irasophia_
Loaded with powerful antioxidants and an excellent source of Vitamin C, kale is among the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. It’s an ideal green to have as your salad’s main ingredient. Paired with other crunchy veggies, this salad is a refreshing snack to enjoy on a hot day! 
Ingredients:
- Kale
- Cilantro
- Tomatoes
- Carrots
- Bell Pepper
- Red Onion
- Avocado
- Salt/pepper
- Dressing
- leftover strawberry fruit spread (the stuff you can’t get out)
- olive oil
- vinegar
