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Spring Green Salad with Asparagus
5 from 12 votes

Spring Green Salad with Asparagus

This Spring Green Salad with Asparagus combines tender blanched asparagus, mâche, romaine, peas, radishes, avocado, and feta cheese into a fresh mix of textures and flavors. The salad is dressed with a lemon and red wine vinegar vinaigrette flavored with Dijon mustard and dill, providing bright acidity to complement the crisp greens and creamy avocado. The blanched asparagus adds a subtle crunch and springtime appeal.

Prep Time
7 mins
Total Time
7 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 247 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 .5 oz mâche greens
  • 1 cup romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 bunch asparagus blanched
  • 1 ½ cups peas frozen, thawed
  • 4 whole radish julienned
  • ½ avocado cubed
  • 1 cup feta cheese cubed
  • ⅓ cup avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon dried dill more or less to taste
  • pinch salt kosher salt
  • pinch black pepper kosher salt

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon of coarse salt to the water. Boil asparagus for about 4 minutes and then drain in a colander.  Then place it in a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking.
  2. Put all salad ingredients into a large bowl starting with mache greens and romaine.  I julienned some of my radishes and cut some in half.
  3. Place all dressing ingredients into a jar with a tight-fitting top. Shake well. Dress right before serving. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 247kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 294mg (12%) Potassium 356mg (8%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1670IU (33%) Vitamin C 21.7mg (24%) Calcium 155mg (16%) Iron 2.5mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 247

% Daily Value*

Calories 247kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 294mg 12%
Potassium 356mg 8%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1670IU 33%
Vitamin C 21.7mg 24%
Calcium 155mg 16%
Iron 2.5mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.