Easy Spring Salad (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Spring Salad
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5 ounces spring green mix
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1 head butter lettuce, roughly torn
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1 pound thin asparagus, ends trimmed, sliced into 1-inch pieces
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4 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
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1/2 cup frozen petite peas, thawed
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4 radishes, trimmed and thinly sliced
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2 green onions, thinly sliced
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1 avocado, sliced or cubed
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4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
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1/4 cup roasted salted sunflower seeds
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1/4 cup sliced almonds
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4 ounces goat cheese, torn into smaller pieces
→ Lemon Basil Vinaigrette
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1/3 cup packed fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
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3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1 green onion, roughly chopped
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2 garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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1/2 teaspoon honey or sugar
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1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 cup olive oil
# Instructions:
01 -
Combine all vinaigrette ingredients in a high-powered blender and blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Chill until ready to serve. If serving immediately, place in the freezer for up to 30 minutes. Adjust seasoning with lemon, honey, salt, or pepper as desired.
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In a large bowl, combine the spring salad mix and butter lettuce. Toss to combine.
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If no leftovers are expected, combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl, drizzle with desired amount of dressing, and toss to combine. For leftovers, assemble the salad without avocado and bacon, letting individuals add these toppings and dressing themselves.
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Arrange all salad ingredients in separate bowls so guests can assemble their own salads to preference.
# Notes:
01 -
The dressing can be made up to 5 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Vegetables can be prepped up to 48 hours ahead, and cheese can be crumbled 72 hours prior. Cook bacon 72 hours in advance and store in the refrigerator.
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For optimal texture, keep prepared ingredients separate until ready to toss the salad.