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Bright Spring Salad Recipe

Bright Spring Salad Recipe

This bright spring salad is a bowl of goodness that packs a punch: a variety of veggies, radishes, peas, asparagus, and herbs, all drizzled with a tangy garlic-lemon dressing. In just a few minutes, you'll have a salad bursting with flavors.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: Asparagus, Peas, Radish, Salad, Side salad, Spring side dish
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 4
Calories: 196kcal

Ingredients

FOR THE SALAD

  • 6 cups arugula
  • 4 cups lettuce frisee
  • 4 cups lettuce
  • 20 spears asparagus
  • 1 cup peas
  • 1 ⅓ cup radishes
  • 4 tbsp green onions chopped
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped
  • 2 tbsp mint chopped

FOR THE GARLICKY LEMON DRESSING

  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 4 tbsp EVOO
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ tsp salt
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Instructions

  • Bring some water to a simmer and let the sliced asparagus and peas sit in it for 3 minutes. Remove them with a slotted spoon and place them in a bowl of ice water.
  • Add the arugula, lettuce, and frisee lettuce to a bowl. Add the radishes cut into strips, add the blanched asparagus and peas. Add the herbs.
  • In a blender add the garlic, EVOO and lemon juice and blend until smooth.
  • Drizzle everything with the dressing, toss it and enjoy it! MANGIA!

Nutrition

Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Sodium: 332mg | Potassium: 543mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1815IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 2mg
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