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Spring Greens Salad

Fresh Spring Greens Salad for a Vibrant Seasonal Boost

Enjoy a vibrant Spring Greens Salad that celebrates the season's bounty with crisp veggies and fragrant herbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad Base
  • 4 cups Mixed Greens Combination of arugula, spinach, and baby kale
  • 1 cup Asparagus Trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup Radishes Sliced
For Protein & Texture
  • 1 cup Lentils Cooked
  • 1 cup Quinoa Cooked
  • 1 cup Burrata Torn into pieces
For Extra Flavor
  • 0.5 cup Fresh Herbs (Parsley, Dill, Basil) Chopped
  • 1 cup Peas Sweet, can use frozen
For Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Vinegar (Balsamic or Red Wine)

Equipment

  • salad bowl
  • Small bowl
  • saucepan
  • cutting board
  • Knife
  • salad tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Spring Greens Salad
  1. Prep the Ingredients: Wash and chop the vegetables. Trim and cut asparagus into bite-sized pieces, rinse mixed greens and radishes. Blanch asparagus for 1-2 minutes, then plunge into ice water.
  2. Cook the Grains: Rinse quinoa and cook in water according to package instructions, about 15 minutes until fluffy.
  3. Assemble the Salad Base: In a large salad bowl, layer mixed greens, quinoa, asparagus, radishes, and sweet peas.
  4. Incorporate Proteins: Add cooked lentils and torn burrata to the salad.
  5. Add Fresh Herbs: Sprinkle chopped parsley, dill, and basil over the salad.
  6. Prepare the Dressing: Whisk olive oil and vinegar together in a small bowl.
  7. Dress the Salad: Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently.
  8. Serve and Enjoy: Plate the salad and enjoy immediately or chill for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For maximum freshness, prepare ingredients in advance but dress just before serving.

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