Description
A collection of refreshing spring recipes that highlight seasonal ingredients.
Ingredients
- Asparagus – 1 bunch
- Strawberries – 2 cups
- Peas – 1 cup
- Mint – 1/4 cup, chopped
- Feta cheese – 1/2 cup, crumbled
- Olive oil – 3 tablespoons
- Lemon juice – 2 tablespoons
- Salt – to taste
- Pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Wash and trim the asparagus.
- In a pot, blanch the asparagus for 3 minutes.
- Remove and cool in ice water.
- Slice strawberries and mix with peas in a bowl.
- Add cooled asparagus and mint to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
- Top with crumbled feta cheese and serve.
Notes
- Use fresh, organic ingredients for the best flavor.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
- Feel free to add your favorite nuts for crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and Blanching
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: spring recipes, seasonal salad, fresh ingredients