Sautéed Spring Vegetable Salad (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Sautéed Vegetables

01 - 2 tablespoons avocado oil
02 - 2 medium zucchini, ends removed and sliced into ¾-1 inch thick pieces
03 - 2 bundles asparagus, ends trimmed and sliced into 2-inch long pieces
04 - Pinch of kosher salt
05 - Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

→ Toppings

06 - ⅓ cup crumbled feta
07 - ⅓ cup salted pistachios, lightly crushed
08 - 2-4 tablespoons fresh dill, roughly chopped

→ Lemon Dijon Dressing

09 - ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
11 - 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
12 - 1 tablespoon honey
13 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
14 - Pinch of kosher salt
15 - Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

# Instructions:

01 - Wash and dry vegetables. Trim zucchini ends and cut into ¾-1 inch thick slices. Remove the woody base from asparagus and cut into 2-inch pieces. Place salted pistachios in a sealed bag and gently crush them. Wash, dry and roughly chop the fresh dill.
02 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper until well emulsified. Set aside.
03 - Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add avocado oil and once hot, place zucchini cut-side down to achieve a golden sear. Cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes. Flip zucchini and add prepared asparagus to the pan. Season lightly with salt and pepper, remembering that the pistachios and feta will add saltiness. Cook an additional 3-5 minutes until asparagus is tender-crisp.
04 - Transfer the sautéed vegetables to a serving dish and allow to cool slightly. Top with crushed pistachios, crumbled feta, and fresh dill. Drizzle with lemon Dijon dressing to taste. Serve immediately while still warm for optimal flavor.

# Notes:

01 - For thick asparagus, briefly blanch in hot water for 2-3 minutes before sautéing to prevent zucchini from overcooking. Dry thoroughly before adding to the pan.
02 - Very thin asparagus may only need 1-2 minutes of cooking time. Taste test vegetables for desired tenderness.

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