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Bright Spring Salad

Bright Spring Salad That Freshens Your Day with Vibrant Flavors

Enjoy a vibrant Bright Spring Salad filled with fresh ingredients, perfect for a healthy meal or stunning side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Asparagus tender parts, chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 0.5 cup Frozen Peas thawed
  • handfuls Salad Greens mixed baby greens recommended
  • 2 Radishes thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
  • 0.5 Avocado pitted and diced
  • 0.25 cup Pistachios chopped and toasted
  • 0.5 cup Roasted Chickpeas
  • Fresh Herbs for garnish (basil, mint, and/or chives)
  • Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper to taste
For the Dressing
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Basil Leaves or mix with mint leaves
  • 1 Garlic Clove small
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 0.5 teaspoon Lemon Zest
  • 1 tablespoon White Wine Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
  • 0.25 teaspoon Sea Salt

Equipment

  • large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • food processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat.
  2. Add chopped asparagus and blanch for 1 minute, then transfer to an ice bath.
  3. Combine the blanched asparagus with thawed peas in a mixing bowl.
  4. In a food processor, blend basil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, vinegar, olive oil, and sea salt until smooth.
  5. Add half of the dressing to the asparagus and pea mixture and toss gently.
  6. Spread salad greens on a large platter to form a base.
  7. Layer the dressed asparagus, peas, radishes, feta, avocado, pistachios, and chickpeas on top of greens.
  8. Drizzle remaining dressing over the salad and season with pepper and salt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1saladCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For maximum freshness, store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Freezing is not recommended.

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