{"id":8113,"date":"2024-03-11T17:32:46","date_gmt":"2024-03-11T17:32:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/soundhealthwellness.com\/ppo\/?post_type=news_articles&p=8113"},"modified":"2024-03-11T17:32:46","modified_gmt":"2024-03-11T17:32:46","slug":"bright-spring-salad","status":"publish","type":"news_articles","link":"https:\/\/soundhealthwellness.com\/ppo\/news-articles\/bright-spring-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"Bright Spring Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"\"\"\n

Celebrate the flavors of spring with this colorful salad. Packed with crisp vegetables, fragrant herbs, and a tangy vinaigrette, it offers a burst of freshness and flavor that’s uncomplicated and delightful. Serves: 4<\/b><\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/b><\/h4>\n
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  • 1 bunch asparagus, tender parts, chopped into 1-inch pieces<\/li>\n
  • 1\/2 cup frozen peas, thawed<\/li>\n
  • A few handfuls of salad greens<\/li>\n
  • 2 radishes, thinly sliced<\/li>\n
  • 1\/2 cup crumbled feta cheese<\/li>\n
  • 1\/2 avocado, pitted and diced<\/li>\n
  • 1\/4 cup chopped, toasted pistachios<\/li>\n
  • 1\/2 cup roasted chickpeas<\/li>\n
  • Fresh herbs, for garnish (basil, mint, and\/or chives)<\/li>\n
  • Sea salt and freshly ground pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Dressing<\/h4>\n
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    • 1\/4 cup fresh basil or a mix of basil and mint<\/li>\n
    • 1 small garlic clove<\/li>\n
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, plus 1\/2 teaspoon zest<\/li>\n
    • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar<\/li>\n
    • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more as desired<\/li>\n
    • 1\/4 teaspoon sea salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Preparation<\/h4>\n
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      1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and set a bowl of ice water nearby. Blanch the asparagus for about 1 minute, until tender but still bright green. Transfer to the ice water for 1 minute, then drain. Allow the asparagus to dry and transfer it back to the bowl and add the peas.<\/li>\n
      2. Make the dressing: In a food processor or blender, pulse together the herbs, garlic, lemon juice, zest, vinegar, olive oil, and salt.<\/li>\n
      3. Add half of the dressing to the bowl with the asparagus and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.<\/li>\n
      4. Assemble the salad. Arrange the salad greens on a platter, then layer the asparagus\/pea mixture, the radishes, feta, avocado, pistachios, chickpeas, and herbs. Drizzle with remaining dressing, season to taste with more salt and pepper, and serve.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Nutritional Information<\/h4>\n

        Serving size: 1\/4 of the salad<\/p>\n

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        • 352 calories<\/li>\n
        • 18.6g fat<\/li>\n
        • 41.1g carbs<\/li>\n
        • 16.2g fiber<\/li>\n
        • 113g protein<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Source: modified from Taste of Home at tasteofhome.com\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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