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Pea and Asparagus Salad

Fresh Pea and Asparagus Salad with Zesty Lemon Dressing

Enjoy this vibrant Pea and Asparagus Salad, a delightful spring dish packed with fresh produce and a zesty lemon dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 bunch Asparagus Cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas Can substitute with fresh peas
  • 1 cup Snow Peas Remove strings
  • 1 cup Sugar Snap Peas Remove strings
  • 5 pieces Radishes Thinly sliced
  • 1 head Little Gem Lettuce Feel free to substitute
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Substitute with agave syrup for vegan option
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt Adjust per taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Freshly Ground Pepper Adjust per taste
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Mint Chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill Chopped
Optional Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Goat Cheese Omit for vegan option

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Ice Bath: Fill a large bowl with cold water and ice cubes.
  2. Blanch the Asparagus: In a pot, bring salted water to a boil, add asparagus for 1 minute, then plunge into the ice bath.
  3. Blanch the Peas and Snow Peas: Repeat the process for frozen peas, snow peas, and sugar snap peas for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Drain and Dry the Vegetables: After cooling, drain and pat dry to avoid sogginess.
  5. Make the Lemony Herb Dressing: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, salt, and pepper, then stir in mint and dill.
  6. Assemble the Salad: Toss lettuce with half the dressing, arrange on a platter.
  7. Layer the Vegetables and Serve: Add blanched vegetables and radishes, sprinkle goat cheese, drizzle remaining dressing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, keep dressing separate to maintain freshness.

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