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Bright Spring Salad

Bright Spring Salad: A Refreshing Twist on Seasonal Greens

Enjoy the Bright Spring Salad, a colorful mix of seasonal greens and vibrant flavors, perfect for a light meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 bunch Asparagus Chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas Thawed
  • 4 handfuls Salad Greens Mixed greens or spinach
  • 5 pieces Radishes Thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese Crumbled
  • 1 piece Avocado Pitted and diced
  • 1/2 cup Pistachios Chopped and toasted
  • 1 cup Roasted Chickpeas
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs Basil, mint, and/or chives for garnish
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Leaves
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
  • 2 tablespoons White Wine Vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt

Equipment

  • large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • Food Processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Bright Spring Salad
  1. Step 1: Fill a large pot with water, adding a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then blanch the chopped asparagus for about 1 minute and transfer to ice water.
  2. Step 2: Combine chilled asparagus with thawed peas in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Step 3: In a food processor, blend basil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, vinegar, and olive oil until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Pour half of the dressing over the asparagus and peas, tossing to coat.
  5. Step 5: On a platter, layer mixed greens, dressed asparagus, radishes, feta, avocado, pistachios, and chickpeas.
  6. Step 6: Drizzle the remaining dressing, seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh produce for the best flavor and always taste and season your dressing before serving.

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