Simple Spring Salad
Simple Spring Salad
Happy April! Is that spring that I smell? My favorite produce season is back from bundles of asparagus to crunchy snap peas. I put together this simple, fresh raw salad that is so easy to assemble, but breathtaking to look at.
Shaving asparagus is one of my favorite ways to enjoy this seasonal vegetable. Make sure to pick thick asparagus in order to make those asparagus ribbons. Just like you would peel carrots or potatoes, shave the thick asparagus from the asparagus top to bottom. Twist those asparagus ribbons for a gorgeous presentation as well. Feel free to add whatever spring vegetables that look fresh. Using fresh, spring vegetables is the key for this salad.
Serve it with a side of Za’atar crusted chicken and cucumber lemonade to have your first spring backyard dinner! Happy Spring!
Total Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 4-6 people
INGREDIENTS
1 head of Boston lettuce, washed
1/2 cup snap peas, chopped
3 asparagus stems
1 bunch scallions
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
3 tbsp goat cheese dressing
1 tsp freshly cracked pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
Keeping lettuce leaves whole; pull off from the stem and place on a plate.
Start layering the salad by sprinkling the snap peas and scallions.
Shave the asparagus stem with a peeler and decorate the lettuce with the asparagus ribbons.
Top with walnuts and serve with a side of dressing