Herby Pea Salad
This green salad is a nice change of pace from traditional lettuce salads.
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Serves: 8
Calories per serving: 129
Ingredients:
Cook time:
Serves: 8
Calories per serving: 129
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium leeks (white portion only), thinly sliced
3 small zucchini, halved and sliced
1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
3 cups frozen petite peas (about 16 ounces), thawed
2 tablespoons each minced fresh chives and parsley
1 to 2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons rice or white wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions:
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add leeks; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. In a Dutch oven, place steamer basket over 1 in. water. In batches, place zucchini and asparagus in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a low boil; steam, covered, 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry.
In a large bowl, combine peas, leeks, zucchini, asparagus and herbs. In a bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Source: tasteofhome.com
In a large bowl, combine peas, leeks, zucchini, asparagus and herbs. In a bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Source: tasteofhome.com
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