Description
This vibrant Spring Salad is a delightful mix of fresh greens, crisp vegetables, and creamy goat cheese, all tossed in a zesty lemon dressing, perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
3 bunches (24 spears) asparagus
120g / 4oz snow peas
1 head baby gem or cos lettuce
2 cups fresh or frozen peas
90g / 3oz goats cheese
1 cup fresh mint leaves
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp lemon juice
6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Snap off the woody ends of the asparagus and blanch in boiling water for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and set aside to cool.
- In the same boiling water, briefly blanch the snow peas for 1-2 minutes, then remove and rinse under cold water to halt cooking.
- In a large bowl, combine the asparagus, snow peas, washed lettuce leaves, and peas.
- Crumble the goat cheese and scatter it over the salad, then add the torn mint leaves.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad, toss gently to combine, and serve immediately.
Notes
For a more robust flavor, let the salad sit for 10 minutes after tossing with the dressing to allow the flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Spring Salad, Asparagus Salad, Fresh Salad, Goat Cheese Salad, Healthy Salad