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.