9 Simple Spring Salads

With spring comes sunny days, afternoon walks, and the return of the farmers' market. After a long winter, it's harder than ever to resist the call of a peppery radish, sweet carrot, or pungent green -- and your fridge will be bursting at the seams before you know it. Our solution? Vibrant spring salads. As a bonus, the fact that they tend to be raw means you'll be on your way to a nutritious meal, even if pressed for time.

Shaved Asparagus and Mint Salad by Meatballs&Milkshakes 

 

Dandelion Greens Salad by aargersi

 

Radish and Pecan Grain Salad by amanda

 

Italian Celery and Mushroom Salad by Waverly

 

Radish Salad with Anchovy Sauce by amanda

 

Purslane Salad by linzarella

 

Shaved Celery and Fennel Salad by maryvelasquez

 

Asparagus with Young Garlic and Horseradish by amanda

 

Pea Shoot and Baby Arugula Salad with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette by merrill

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