Spring Salad of Asparagus, Peas and Chives

Grapeseed oil provides the base for the vinaigrette with a dab of Manuka honey for natural sweetness. A great go-to salad for quick mid-week meals or weekend brunch gatherings.

Nutrition:
Serving size: 1/4 of the recipe
Calories: 164
Fat: 14.2g
Saturated fat: 1.5g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 133mg
Potassium: 470mg
Carbohydrates: 9.0g
Fiber: 2.3g
Sugars: 4.1g
Protein: 1.7g

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Recipe

Spring Salad of Asparagus, Peas and Chives

Soups & Salads

Grapeseed oil provides the base for the vinaigrette with a dab of Manuka honey for natural sweetness. A great go-to salad for quick mid-week meals or weekend brunch gatherings.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons lemon zest
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup grapeseed oil
1/2 tablespoon manuka honey
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 heads Boston or Bibb lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
2 cups very thinly sliced fresh asparagus, about 1 bunch
2 cups shelled fresh peas (or substitute fava beans)
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives

Instructions

Whisk together lemon zest and juice, grapeseed oil, honey, sea salt and pepper in a large salad bowl.
Add lettuce, asparagus, peas, tomatoes and chives; toss to coat.

Serves

8

Preparation Time (hrs/min)

0, 25

Cooking Time (hrs/min)

0, 20

Spring Salad of Asparagus, Peas and Chives