This American salad features 226;ÂÂ2 lb. fresh asparagus, C. spring peas, Oz. fresh baby arugula, âÂÂ2 c. Ladysmith cheese, grated large. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, bright, zesty notes. Perfect for lunch, picnics, or as a light side dish. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Salad
Description
This American salad features &# 226;ÂÂ2 lb. fresh asparagus, C. spring peas, Oz. fresh baby arugula, âÂÂ2 c. Ladysmith cheese, grated large. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, bright, zesty notes. Perfect for lunch, picnics, or as a light side dish. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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ARUGULA IS ONE OF THE FIRST greens of spring.
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It has a very distinctive fl avor of spicy pepper with a hint of nut.
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Arugula is a vitamins A and C, potassium, and calcium.
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In this salad, the fl avors of the arugula, asparagus, and lemon blend together perfectly.
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Arugula and Asparagus Salad with Zesty Lemon Vinaigrette (Similar to an Italian ricotta salata) strips of lemon rind) asparagus can be especially sandy.
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Holding bunch upside down, gently swish in cold water.
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Then, to snap off the tough woody bottoms, bend the stalk at the natural breaking point, about 1-2 in.
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To blanch, bring 2 c.
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water to boil in a shallow pan, add the asparagus, and turn off the burner.
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After the cooking process.
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They should be bright green and tender crisp.
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Set aside.
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the pea pods thoroughly to remove any dirt and grit.
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Snap off both ends of the pea pod.
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Remove the strip in the middle and pry open the pod at the seam using your thumbs.
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Rake the peas out of the pod using your fi ngers, and let them drop into the empty container.
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Wash and dry the baby arugula.
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plates or arranged on large platter).
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Sprinkle with cheese, decorate with fresh peas and asparagus, and
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sprinkle with nuts and julienned lemon zest.
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Just before serving, drizzle with Zesty Lemon Vinaigrette.
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Zesty Lemon Vinaigrette
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 193.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 9.1g14%
- Saturated Fat 5.3g27%
- Cholesterol 21.8mg8%
- Sodium 87.3mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 19.9g7%
- Dietary Fiber 8.0g32%
- Sugars 8.3g
- Protein 9.1g19%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.