Crispy Crunchy Spring Salad

This bright and crunchy spring salad with creamy cashew parm dressing is everything we love about the season—fresh, vibrant, and full of flavor.

Crisp Spring Salad with Cashew Parm Dressing

Created in partnership with Farmer Foodie

Ingredients

• For the salad

  • 4 cups mixed spring greens (butter lettuce, arugula, or baby spinach)

  • 1 cup sugar snap peas, sliced

  • 1 cup radishes, thinly sliced

  • 1/2 cup shaved fennel

  • 1/2 cup pickled asparagus, thinly sliced

  • 1/4 cup fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or chives)

• For the cashew parm dressing

  • 1/4 cup Farmer’s Foodie Italian Herb Cashew Parm

  • 3 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

  • 1 tsp maple syrup

  • 1 small garlic clove, minced

  • 2 tbsp water (to thin, as needed)

  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together Farmer’s Foodie Italian Herb Cashew Parm, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and garlic. Add water as needed until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.

2. In a large bowl, combine the greens, sugar snap peas, radishes, fennel, and pickled asparagus.

3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat.

4. Top with fresh herbs. Sprinkle extra Cashew Parm for a savory boost. Serve immediately!

xx,

Lauren (Hodgen)

Dear Citrus Diaries Host | @ citrusdiaries.studio

Citrus Diaries Studio | Creative Director

If you’re interested in working together, drop me a line: hello@citrusdiaries.com 🍊

Lauren Hodgen is a passionate food enthusiast and the creative mind behind Citrus Diaries Studio. Since 2018, she has shared her journey of wellness and healing through food, exploring how mindful eating can transform both body and soul. Lauren’s love for wholesome, nourishing ingredients is at the heart of her work, which is designed to inspire others to embrace a healthier, more vibrant lifestyle. Based in Columbus, OH, she creates from the belief that food is not just fuel, but a way to connect with ourselves and the world around us.