Spring Salad

Spring Salad

Serves 4
Delicate butter lettuce forms the base of this gorgeous mix of spring veggies. A light vinaigrette adds brightness, and creamy herb goat cheese provides just a bit of decadence.

Ingredients

Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 5 teaspoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • kosher salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste

ingredients

  • 4 cups butter lettuce leaves, torn, or baby spring lettuce mix
  • 2 cups snap peas, sliced on a bias
  • 4 radishes, sliced paper thin
  • 1/4 cup quick pickled red onions
  • 4 ounces herb goat cheese, sliced into four medallions

optional

  • edible flowers

Directions

  1. Make dressing: Place all ingredients in a small jar and shake vigorously to emulsify. Alternatively, whisk everything together, adding the olive oil last, little by little. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine lettuce, snap peas, radishes, and pickled onions. Drizzle with dressing, to taste. Toss lightly.
  3. Arrange salad into four bowls. Top each with a goat cheese medallion. Garnish with flowers, if desired.

Cook’s Tips

Snap peas are also delicious blanched. Place in boiling water for 30 seconds. Using a slotted spoon, immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water. Once cool, drain, and then slice.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (based on 4 servings)
  • Calories: 210
  • Fat: 16.0 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5.0 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Cholesterol: 25.0 mg
  • Sodium: 200.0 mg
  • Carbohydrates: 12.0 g
  • Fiber: 3.0 g
  • Added Sugars: 2.0 g
  • Sugar: 8.0 g
  • Protein: 7.0 g