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Easter Asparagus Salad

Delicious Easter Asparagus Salad with Creamy Goat Cheese

This Easter Asparagus Salad features vibrant asparagus, creamy goat cheese, and a honey-mustard dressing, perfect for spring gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Cooling Time 6 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 bunch Asparagus opt for medium-thick spears
  • 1 cup Peas thawed frozen peas work wonderfully
  • 1 small Red Onion thinly sliced, soaked in cold water
  • 4 oz Goat Cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup Sunflower Seeds toasted
  • 2 heads Lettuce torn into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup Microgreens
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Dill chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Hellmann's recommended
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tbsp Honey preferably local
  • 2 tbsp Champagne Vinegar
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by bringing a large pot of water to a rolling boil, adding 2 teaspoons of salt. Cook the asparagus for 1-2 minutes until bright green. Transfer to ice water for 6 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, and champagne vinegar until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Toast sunflower seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Tear lettuce, soak red onion in cold water, chop dill, and crumble goat cheese.
  5. On a large platter, arrange torn lettuce, drizzle dressing, add asparagus, peas, microgreens, onions, goat cheese, and sunflower seeds. Finish with dill.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 7gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Dress the salad just before serving to prevent wilting. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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