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Bright Spring Salad

Bright Spring Salad: Fresh Flavors for a Lively Meal

Bright Spring Salad celebrates spring's bounty with vibrant greens, crunchy asparagus, sweet peas, and creamy avocado, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 bunch Asparagus chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas thawed
  • 4 cups Salad Greens a mix of your favorites
  • 1 cup Radishes thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
  • 1 large Avocado pit and diced
  • 1/2 cup Toasted Pistachios chopped
  • 1 cup Roasted Chickpeas canned, rinsed and roasted
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs (basil, mint, chives)
  • to taste Sea Salt
  • to taste Freshly Ground Pepper
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Basil Leaves or a mix with mint
  • 1 clove Garlic small
  • 1 each Fresh Lemon Juice and Zest juice of one lemon
  • 2 tablespoons White Wine Vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Food Processor
  • Mixing Bowl
  • serving platter

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Bright Spring Salad
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the chopped asparagus and blanch for about 1 minute. Transfer to ice water.
  2. In a food processor, combine basil leaves, garlic, lemon juice and zest, white wine vinegar, and olive oil. Pulse until smooth.
  3. In a large bowl, combine blanched asparagus and thawed peas. Drizzle half of the dressing over and toss gently. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. On a serving platter, create a bed of salad greens. Layer the asparagus and pea mixture on top, followed by radishes, feta, avocado, pistachios, and chickpeas.
  5. Drizzle remaining dressing over the salad. Season with more salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 10gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftover salad in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Keep dressing separate until serving to maintain freshness.

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