My favourite springy salad
I missed spring so much! The more I wanted spring to come and visit us again the more it seemed its train was delayed and now I can’t keep up with the growing amount of green that pops by my window every day :). I even took some pictures each day just to see how many changes appear from one day to another (and yes, I do have a life, no need to get one, in case you were wondering 
).
And I want to tell you I’m AMAZED! Spring seems to grow more and faster than a newborn kitty. Ok, maybe it doesn’t seem so amazing to you but I’m speechless in front of it. My life’s rhythm fades in front of mother nature and I feel so small…just like a tiny ant (although not as hardworking as an ant because of the time spent “bouche-bée” in front of such daily wonders). I can only say I learned to be grateful and say “hat to you” in front of mighty green. And speaking of green this seems like a good moment to tell you about today’s recipe.It’s a fresh salad that covers me in good energy.
Today’s post is also my contribution to the Nutriferia Roundup: Springtime salads.
Ingredients (serves 2)
- • 4-5 red radishes
- • 3-4 spring onions (or scallions)
- • 4-5 lettuce leaves (I used Butterhead)
- • 1 tsp lime juice
- • 1 tsp “à l’ancienne” French mustard (a mix of coarsely crushed mustard seeds - especially black or brown – vinegar and seasonings)
- • 200 ml / 7 oz fat-free yoghurt
Directions
Wash the vegetables, finely slice the radishes, thickly slice the spring onions and tear up lettuce leaves into smaller pieces. Mix well.
Now on to the dressing. A dressing that is easy to make (and yummy) for an equally easy (but yummy) salad. Mix well yoghurt, lime juice and mustard an just pour over the fresh vegetable slices. The secret of this salad lays in the mustard and in using a generous amount of dressing.
The healthy bites not only filled me with energy but also made me repeat the salad the next day. Don’t be fooled by its simplicity because tasty doesn’t always mean complicated.
Update: I’ve just discovered Michelle’s site and she’s hosting a cool event called Snack Shots. So it happens that this month’s theme is “salad” and I believe this photo is perfect for the event.
Mmm looks delicious! I am gonna try your dressing. Thanks for mentioning the roundup. greetings
04 April 2008 at 14:25Congratulations! You’ve earned an award for your excellent blog.
04 April 2008 at 14:28I just adore spring when everything pops into life and such beautiful colours on show after a dark winter! Your beautiful salad Lore shows spring to perfection and what a great entry!
Rosie x
04 April 2008 at 14:47Your writing just like the salad, so joyful and jazzy!
04 April 2008 at 15:12Ooooo,
Thanks for checking mine out too 
This looks fantastic! I was getting tired of the same ol’ “healthy” food I have been fixing. Thank you so much for some needed inspiration! I love your blog by the way
Carrie
04 April 2008 at 18:38Love the colors on this salad and the sauce is so simple and yet delicious!
04 April 2008 at 19:12This looks delicious!
04 April 2008 at 20:02Thanks for stopping by my blog
your salad look refreshing, perfect for springtime. Thanks for visiting my site.
04 April 2008 at 21:28Hi Lore, thanks for commenting on my blog. I love the ingredients in your salad and it is perfect for spring. Your dressing sounds very good.
04 April 2008 at 21:57What a lovely sounding salad.
04 April 2008 at 22:41Could be my favorite salad too! Liked you text to go with it as well. ftf
04 April 2008 at 23:40Yummy, I love radishes, and this looks delicious!
05 April 2008 at 01:38That is a good lookin salad. I love how you sliced the radishes paper thin.
05 April 2008 at 07:36The arrival of spring is always the most exciting thing for me, and I completely crave light salads like this at this time of year. This one looks like the essence of springtime.
05 April 2008 at 13:59tasty definitely doesn’t equal complicated and this salad looks great! i love radishes. and the yogurt dressing sounds yummy. i will keep this filed away for radishes are back at the farmer’s market!
05 April 2008 at 16:35Great entry, so springful!
05 April 2008 at 22:26Thanks for participating and don’t forget about the roundup(on the 18th of April +/-1 day).
Yum! Makes me wish it was warmer!
05 April 2008 at 22:53But, I must say your descriptive writing is lovely! (Sorry - former English teacher…) ha!
Hi Lore, thank you for bringing this roundup to my attention. The concept of Nutriferia sounds like my style
Your salad is very unique! It’s not often that radishes take center stage in a salad. And I love that you made a creamy fat free dressing by combining the mustard with yogurt. Great idea!
Your avatar is so cute!
05 April 2008 at 23:13As much as I love spring, I still haven’t learned to like radishes - I’m not sure why!. A nice salad is the perfect entry into this new light, bright, green and happy season.
06 April 2008 at 01:16Not only delicious, I’m sure, but pretty as a picture, too!
06 April 2008 at 12:47And here I am, heading into Autumn. But autumn in Adelaide is the nicest time of the year here. Gentle light and warm afternoons. Good for salads AND soups.
I love the salad. It looks so delicious.
06 April 2008 at 12:56This looks so fresh and springy! I usually need a pretty good dressing to get me excited about salad, and yours sounds delicious!
06 April 2008 at 16:06The prettiest springtime salad I’ve seen! Cute title also.
06 April 2008 at 18:00Ooh - what a fresh and tempting-looking salad. I really like the sound (and look) of this!
06 April 2008 at 20:39Looks great. I’m a big fan of simple and tasty as well. I’ll have to add “Springy” to my vocabulary:-)
08 April 2008 at 06:19Wow, this looks like my kind of salad. Lots of flavor and “crunch”. Spring salads are so happy!
08 April 2008 at 17:46Thanks for stopping by my blog and hope you return soon!
I will stop back!
What a beautiful salad!
08 April 2008 at 21:31Chriesi - Thanks and I’m glad you submitted your yummy salad.
Joy - Thank you so much
you made my day that’s for sure! Will write a post about it and pass it on to others ASAP.
Rosie - Spring is for me a symbol of life so needless to say it’s my favourite season :). Thank you so much!
Gattina - Oh, thank you sweetie :)! I always try my best to put in words exactly how I feel.
Carrie - Good to know I gave you an inspiration infusion. You can make many versions…I like to add some blue cheese and English cucumber sometimes.
Cris, SaraLynn, Retno Prihadana, Ivy, Chou, Labelga - Many thanks!
Mari - Thanks! Oh me too, the only problem is I only use them raw so I really need to come up with something new.
Emiline, Julie, Mimi - Thank you!
Linda - Thanks and I’m looking forward to the roundup
Chris - Thanks! Oh Wow, believe it or not I think my former English teacher would disagree :)). I never quite get the tenses right. Anyway, I choose to believe you over her :D.
LisaRene - You’re welcome and I hope you’ll participate. Thank you so much! It was really light, just like I wanted it to be :). *Lol* actually my avatar is one of the few things I can draw by hand.
Annemarie - Sorry to hear about your “non-radishing” taste but I agree: spring is all about light and salads to me.
Forkful - Thanks
Vegeyum - Yeap, especially for soups ;). Thank you for stopping by!
Vicarious Foodie, Kim, Antonia - Thank you!
Marc - Thanks! :)) Yes, please do! You cannot go through spring without “springy”
Deb - I agree, there’s nothing like spring in a dish…it’s just a totally different kind of energy. Thank you for stopping by
Deborah - Thanks!
09 April 2008 at 18:09This salad sure does look bright and springy - and you are so lucky to be able to grow your own greens.
11 April 2008 at 14:40I love bibb lettuce, it has such a nice texture. Great salad, nice and vibrant.
11 April 2008 at 22:38I really like the taste of peppery radishes, so this salad really appeals to me.
12 April 2008 at 02:21I never see enough radishes out there! This salad is just brilliant!
13 April 2008 at 00:29Cakelaw - Thanks! Oh I wish I could grow my own, but that’s far from being possible for the time being.
Chef Erik - Thanks! Bibb is the best and I especially enjoy the inner leaves.
Susan - Glad you like it!
Tartelette - Thanks! Sorry to hear about the radishes, hopefully that will change.
17 April 2008 at 09:38Yay for radishes! They’re one of my new favorite veggies - & this salad looks like a perfect way to enjoy them.
That dressing sounds great, too…
PS That’s a great picture - it’s so pretty!
13 May 2008 at 08:00Jd - I’m a radish fan just like you :). Thanks!
19 May 2008 at 22:13Radishes sure make a salad look pretty! Your salad is ideal for a light starter and al fresco dining. Thanks for participating in SnackShots and see you at the roundup!
22 May 2008 at 13:28I’m glad I’ve discovered your site Michelle! Can’t wait for the roundup
22 May 2008 at 14:44Your photo makes me hungry, Lore.
30 June 2008 at 15:57Thip - Then go for it and give it a try
11 July 2008 at 22:08