How to Make Spring Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spring is a time for renewal and fresh beginnings, and what better way to celebrate the season than with a crisp and refreshing spring salad? This simple and versatile dish is the perfect way to showcase the vibrant flavors and textures of a variety of seasonal fruits, vegetables, and greens. Whether you're looking for a light and healthy lunch option or a colorful side dish for a family dinner, this spring salad recipe is sure to impress.

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Ingredients

  • 12 slices bacon
  • 2 heads fresh broccoli, florets only
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • ½ cup chopped green onions
  • 1 cup seedless green grapes
  • 1 cup seedless red grapes
  • ½ cup raisins
  • ½ cup blanched slivered almonds
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup white sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  • In a large salad bowl, toss together the bacon, broccoli, celery, green onions, green grapes, red grapes, raisins and almonds.
  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Nutrition

    540 cal.

    • Total Fat: 45g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 39mg
    • Sodium: 547mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 73mg
    • Calcium: 76mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 568mg