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Easy Spring Salad

Bright and Zesty Easy Spring Salad for Fresh Flavor Lovers

A vibrant and nutritious Easy Spring Salad that combines seasonal vegetables and roasted chickpeas for a fresh meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil or avocado/sunflower oil
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard or yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp Lemon Zest or lime zest
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice fresh
  • 1 tbsp Shallot or red/green onion
  • 1 tbsp Champagne Vinegar or prosecco/white wine vinegar
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Salad
  • 1/4 cup Pine Nuts or toasted almonds
  • 1 cup Asparagus sautéed
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas thawed
  • 4 cups Baby Salad Greens or mixed greens
  • 1 cup English Cucumber sliced
  • 1/2 cup Radishes sliced
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Herbs mint, basil, parsley, chives
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese or goat cheese
  • 1 cup Roasted Chickpeas
  • 2 large Hard Boiled Eggs quartered, optional

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Directions
  1. Toast pine nuts in a skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Thaw frozen peas in a bowl of cool water for 5-7 minutes, then drain.
  3. Roast chickpeas in a skillet with olive oil, salt, and pepper for 8-10 minutes until crispy.
  4. Sauté asparagus in olive oil for about 4 minutes until bright green and tender.
  5. Whisk together dressing ingredients in a mixing bowl until smooth.
  6. Layer salad ingredients on a platter, drizzle with dressing, and toss gently to combine.
  7. Optional: Add quartered hard-boiled eggs and season to taste before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Dress only the portions you plan to eat immediately for maximum freshness. Store prepped ingredients separately if not consumed right away.

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