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Easter Asparagus Salad

Fresh Easter Asparagus Salad with Creamy Goat Cheese Bliss

This Easter Asparagus Salad combines vibrant colors, refreshing flavors, and nutritious ingredients, making it a must-have for spring gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 6 minutes
Total Time 41 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 bunch Asparagus Medium-thick spears with tightly closed tips
  • 1 cup Peas Fresh or thawed frozen peas
  • 1 small Red Onion Slice thinly and soak in cold water
  • 4 oz Goat Cheese Vermont Creamery preferred
  • 1/4 cup Sunflower Seeds Toast lightly in a skillet
  • 4 cups Lettuce Torn into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup Microgreens Can be substituted with sprouts
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Dill Chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Hellmann's recommended
  • 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tbsp Honey For sweetness
  • 2 tbsp Champagne Vinegar Substitute with white wine vinegar if needed
  • to taste Salt Essential seasoning
  • to taste Black Pepper Essential seasoning

Equipment

  • Pot
  • mixing bowl
  • skillet
  • slotted spoon
  • serving platter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a rolling boil and blanch the asparagus for 1-2 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath for 6 minutes to retain color and crunch.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, and champagne vinegar. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  3. Toast sunflower seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and fragrant.
  4. Tear lettuce into pieces, slice red onion thinly and soak in cold water, chop dill, and crumble goat cheese.
  5. Assemble the salad by layering torn lettuce on a platter, drizzling with dressing, and adding asparagus, peas, red onion, microgreens, and goat cheese. Top with toasted sunflower seeds.
  6. Finish by adding chopped dill and an extra drizzle of dressing if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Experiment with ingredients by substituting goat cheese or adding proteins like grilled shrimp. Serve salad fresh for the best taste.

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