Green Summer Salad Recipe

Name: Green Summer Salad Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 1 box pearled couscous; 1 English cucumber; 2 zucchinis; 1 cup summer peas; 1 cup asparagus; ⅓ cup green onions; ½ cup cherry tomatoes; 1 avocado; 2 cups arugula; ½ cup Italian dressing; ½ cup Shaved parmesan; 3 tbsp pine nuts

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
6
Calories
385 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Salad, Appetizer

Green Summer Salad Recipe

Ava Cruz

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Every summer tablescape needs a fresh green salad. With the plentiful produce available in the summer months, why not take advantage with a gorgeous healthy salad.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 box pearled couscous I used Near East (4.7 oz)
1 English cucumber
2 zucchinis
1 cup summer peas
1 cup asparagus diced (12-15 stalks)
⅓ cup green onions diced
½ cup cherry tomatoes sliced
1 avocado
2 cups arugula
½ cup Italian dressing I used Trader Joe's Shaved Parmesan Italian Dressing
½ cup Shaved parmesan
3 tbsp pine nuts

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Instructions

Start by preparing the couscous according to box instructions. Let cool completely before adding to the salad.
While the couscous is cooking, wash and dice all vegetables: cucumber, asparagus, green onions, cherry tomatoes, and cook the peas.
In a big bowl, add the cooked couscous, arugula, and italian dressing. Toss together.
Add the remaining vegetables: diced asparagus, cooked summer peas, green onion, diced cucumber and zucchini. Toss again with tongs.
Fold in the shaved parmesan cheese and pine nuts. Add the cherry tomatoes.
Toss everything together, add more dressing if desired, and serve. Enjoy!

Notes

If you have time, toast the pine nuts in the oven on a skillet to give a richer, nutty taste.
Use a vegetable chopper to make salad prep quick and easy.
Use a
vegetable chopper
to make salad prep quick and easy.
Store the salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep the dressing separate until you’re ready to enjoy so it doesn’t get soggy, and I also suggest keeping the avocado off to prevent browning.
Store the salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep the dressing separate until you’re ready to enjoy so it doesn’t get soggy, and I also suggest keeping the avocado off to prevent browning.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 385kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 799mg (33%) Potassium 463mg (13%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 385 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	385kcal	19%
Carbohydrates	45g	15%
Protein	13g	26%
Fat	17g	26%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	3g	15%
Cholesterol	11mg	4%
Sodium	799mg	33%
Potassium	463mg	10%
Fiber	6g	24%
Sugar	6g	12%