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Easy Spring Salad

Fresh and Flavorful Easy Spring Salad You’ll Love

Enjoy this Easy Spring Salad, bursting with fresh flavors and vibrant colors, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard or whole grain mustard
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest or orange zest
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice or fresh lime juice
  • 1 small Shallot or red onion
  • 2 tbsp Champagne Vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Salad Base
  • 4 cups Baby Salad Greens or mixed greens
  • 1 cup Asparagus cut into pieces
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas or fresh peas
  • 1 medium English Cucumber or Persian cucumber
  • 1 cup Radishes thinly sliced
Toppings
  • 1/4 cup Pine Nuts or toasted almonds/walnuts
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Mint or basil
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil or dill/parsley
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley or cilantro
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Chives or green onions
  • 1/2 cup Feta or goat cheese/gorgonzola
  • 1 cup Roasted Chickpeas or canned chickpeas
  • 4 large Hard Boiled Eggs or tofu

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • bowl
  • Whisk
  • Platter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium skillet, place pine nuts over medium heat. Stir frequently for about 3-5 minutes until they're golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  2. Take a bowl and fill it with cool water. Add the frozen peas and allow them to soak for about 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat dry the chickpeas and toss them in a bowl with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 8-10 minutes until crispy.
  4. Trim the ends of the asparagus and cut into bite-sized pieces. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté asparagus for about 4 minutes until tender.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, lemon juice, shallot, champagne vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  6. On a large platter, lay down a bed of baby salad greens. Arrange the sautéed asparagus, soaked peas, sliced cucumber, radishes, fresh herbs, feta, and roasted chickpeas. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.

Nutrition

Serving: 1saladCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Prep Ahead: Prepare chickpeas and dressing in advance. Avoid Sogginess: Only dress the portion you'll consume to keep greens crisp. Store leftovers separately for freshness.

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