⏱ 18 min total

Spring Salad with Buttermilk Herb Dressing

Name: Spring Salad with Buttermilk Herb Dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ½ cup Asparagus; ½ tbsp Dill; 1 ½ tbsp Buttermilk; ¾ tbsp Mayonnaise; ½ tbsp chopped Chives; ¼ tsp Apple cider vinegar; ⅛ tsp Black pepper; ⅛ tsp Salt; ½ cloves, minced Garlic; 1 ½ cup shredded Romaine lettuce; ⅛ cup slices Radishes

Per 1 serving · 191 g · 11 ingredients

Calories

111

6%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
3.5g
12% of calories
Carbs
7.3g
25% of calories
Fat
8.3g
63% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Spring Salad with Buttermilk Herb Dressing (191 g) has 111 calories, with 3.5 g of protein, 7.3 g of carbohydrates and 8.3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (63% of calories). It is high in Vitamin A (38% DV), Vitamin K (101% DV) and folate (b9) (35% DV).

Per 100 g

58cal

very low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

3.2g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

3.3g

3.6 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin A38%
Vitamin K101%
Folate (B9)35%
Iron29%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber12%
Vitamin C12%
Thiamine13%
Riboflavin (B2)13%
Vitamin B612%
Phosphorus12%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 8 min

1
Set up a steamer basket over simmering water. Steam the asparagus until crisp-tender, 4–8 minutes depending on thickness, then transfer to ice water to stop the cooking. Drain and pat dry.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together the dill, buttermilk, mayonnaise, chives, cider vinegar, salt, pepper, and garlic until smooth.
3
Divide the romaine, asparagus, and radish slices among plates, drizzle dressing over each, and serve.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (191 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	342 μg	38%
Vitamin C	11 mg	12%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	1 mg	8%
Vitamin K	121 μg	101%
Thiamine	0.2 mg	13%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg	13%
Niacin	1 mg	6%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	12%
Folate (B9)	138 μg	35%
Vitamin B12	0.1 μg	3%
Pantothenic acid	0.4 mg	8%
Choline	27 mg	5%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	77 mg	8%
Iron	2 mg	29%
Potassium	397 mg	8%
Magnesium	25 mg	6%
Phosphorus	85 mg	12%
Zinc	1 mg	6%
Copper	0.2 mg	19%
Manganese	0.3 mg	13%
Selenium	3 μg	5%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	1 g	—
Alpha carotene	6 μg	—
Arginine	0.1 g	—
Aspartic acid	1 g	—
Beta carotene	4,027 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	2 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	1 g	—
Glutamic acid	1 g	—
Glycine	0.1 g	—
Histidine	0.1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.2 g	—
Lycopene	0.1 μg	—
Lysine	0.2 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	2 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	5 g	—
Proline	0.2 g	—
Retinol	5 μg	—
Serine	0.2 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.2 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.1 g	—
Total omega 3	1 g	—
Total omega 6	4 g	—
Tryptophan	0 g	—
Tyrosine	0.1 g	—
Valine	0.2 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 111 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

21min
Walking (3.5 mph)
13min
Cycling (moderate)
9min
Running (6 mph)
16min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Spring Salad with Buttermilk Herb Dressing?

One serving of Spring Salad with Buttermilk Herb Dressing (1 serving) has 111 calories, which works out to 58 calories per 100 g. That is about 5.6% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Spring Salad with Buttermilk Herb Dressing high in protein?

Not especially. It has 3.5 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 12% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Spring Salad with Buttermilk Herb Dressing keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 4 g of net carbs and 25% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Spring Salad with Buttermilk Herb Dressing?

413 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Spring Salad with Buttermilk Herb Dressing?

3.6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (191 g)

Calories111

% Daily Value*

Total fat 8.3g	11%
Saturated fat 1.4g	7%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 5.3mg	2%
Sodium 413mg	18%
Total carbohydrate 7.3g	3%
Dietary fiber 3.3g	12%
Total sugars 3.6g
Protein 3.5g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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