Spring Asparagus Salad Recipe
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Spring Asparagus Salad Recipe
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This Asparagus Salad is layered with crisp-tender asparagus, sweet peas, spring salad mix, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, thinly sliced radishes and avocado tossed in a light lemon tarragon vinaigrette. Top it with hard boiled eggs, crunchy nuts and creamy goat cheese for the best spring salad recipe ever!
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Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus, tender parts only, chopped into 1-inch pieces (about 1/2 pound)
- 5-6 ounces baby spring greens mix, or arugula
- ½ cup frozen peas, thawed
- 2 radishes, sliced paper thin
- 1 ounces can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup halved or quartered cherry tomatoes (you can use assorted colors if preferred)
- 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and diced
- 3 hard boiled eggs, peeled and cut in half
- 1/4 cup goat cheese crumbles (you can also use feta cheese)
- ¼ cup almond slivers
- Sea salt and black pepper
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon tarragon leaves, roughly chopped (basil can also be used)
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Make the Salad Dressing
- Put the dressing ingredients in a wide mouthed mason jar or small bowl and blend until emulsified. Taste to adjust any of the ingredients to your own preference
Blanch the Asparagus
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and set a bowl filled with ice and water near by.
- Drop the asparagus into the boiling water and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes or until bright green and fork tender.
- Transfer the blanched asparagus to the iced water to stop the cooking. Drain and pat dry.
Assemble the Salad
- Layer the salad greens on a platter or salad bowl and layer the peas, radishes, chickpeas, tomatoes and avocado. Drizzle some of the salad dressing and season with salt and pepper.
- Top with hard boiled eggs, goat cheese crumbles and almonds. Drizzle with additional salad dressing. Season to taste and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
187kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
66mg
(3%)
Potassium
283mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
576IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 187 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 187kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 66mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 283mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 576IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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