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Bright Spring Salad Recipe: A Fresh and Flavorful Delight

Bright Spring Salad
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This Bright Spring Salad is a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish featuring blanched asparagus, creamy avocado, crunchy pistachios, and roasted chickpeas, all tied together with a zesty basil vinaigrette.

Ingredients

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  • 1 bunch asparagus, chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • ½ cup frozen peas, thawed
  • A few handfuls salad greens (arugula, spinach, or mixed greens)
  • 2 radishes, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ½ avocado, diced
  • ¼ cup chopped toasted pistachios
  • ½ cup roasted chickpeas
  • Fresh herbs (basil, mint, and/or chives) for garnish
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • For the Dressing:
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and prepare an ice water bath.
  2. Blanch asparagus in boiling water for 1 minute, then transfer to ice water to cool. Drain and dry.
  3. In a food processor, blend basil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, vinegar, olive oil, and salt until smooth.
  4. Pour half of the dressing over asparagus and peas, tossing to coat.
  5. Arrange salad greens on a platter and layer asparagus mixture on top.
  6. Add radishes, feta, avocado, pistachios, and roasted chickpeas.
  7. Garnish with fresh herbs, drizzle with remaining dressing, and season with salt and pepper.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

For extra crunch, add more roasted chickpeas or swap pistachios with almonds. Store dressing separately if meal prepping!

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Keywords: spring salad, asparagus salad, healthy salad, basil vinaigrette

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