Springtime Chopped Salad!

 

 

 

 

Springtime Chopped Salad

 

For the Salad:

• 10oz spring greens
• 1 cucumber or 2-3 baby cucumbers, sliced
• 4-5 radishes, sliced
• 15 stalks thin asparagus, blanched and chopped
• 1 cup fresh herbs, chopped (parsley, mint, chives, or whatever you have on hand!)
• 1 cup fresh (or frozen) peas
• 1 cup garbanzo beans, rinsed
• 1 cup chopped salami
• 1 cup chopped sharp white cheddar
• 1 avocado, diced
• ¼ cup sunflower seeds

 

For the Vinaigrette:

• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• Salt and pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ cup olive oil

 

To blanch the asparagus, bring large pot of water to a boil. Break off the stalky end stems. Boil the asparagus for 90 seconds. Remove and plunge into a bowl of ice water for 5 minutes. Remove and pat dry.

 

Place all salad ingredients in a large salad bowl. Whisk the vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl or salad shaker. Toss together the salad and vinaigrette and dig in!