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Easter Vegetable Salad

Easter Vegetable Salad: Fresh, Colorful Spring Delight

Enjoy this sweet and crunchy Easter Vegetable Salad, a fresh and delightful spring dish bursting with vibrant flavors and healthy ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 bunch Asparagus Look for firm, bright green spears.
  • 1 cup Snap Peas Sliced diagonally for a beautiful presentation.
  • 5-6 Radishes Thinly sliced with a mandoline.
  • 2 Green Onions Use both green tops and white bulbs.
  • 1/4 cup Pistachios Roasted and salted, roughly chopped.
  • 2 cups Spinach Fresh and vibrant base.
For the Dressing
  • 1 bunch Fresh Dill Mince as per taste.
  • 1/3 cup Olive Oil High-quality extra virgin oil.
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard Helps emulsify the dressing.
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Balances the acidity.
  • 1 Lemon Zest and juice to brighten the salad.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Mandoline
  • pot
  • ice water bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Dressing: Mince garlic and whisk it with Dijon mustard, honey, lemon zest and juice, salt, and pepper. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then whisk in olive oil.
  2. Prepare the Vegetables: Wash and trim asparagus, slice snap peas, radishes, chop green onions, mince dill, and chop pistachios.
  3. Blanch the Asparagus: Boil salted water, add asparagus for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to ice water to cool before draining.
  4. Assemble the Salad: In a mixing bowl, combine spinach, blanched asparagus, snap peas, radishes, green onions, pistachios, and dill.
  5. Dress the Salad: Drizzle dressing over salad, toss gently to coat, and serve promptly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best texture, dress the salad just before serving and keep items separate if preparing ahead.

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