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Spring Green Goddess Salad

Close up of green goddess salad with asparagus, radishes, mint, zucchini, peas and butter lettuce with a fork with an asparagus spear.
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Light and packed with spring produce, this spring green goddess salad is packed with nutrition – microbiome-supporting fiber, skin-hydrating vegetables and anti-aging greens. 

Ingredients

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For the salad: 

  • 1 large zucchini, ribboned
  • 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed and steamed
  • 1/2 cup peas (thawed if frozen or blanched if fresh) 
  • 1 12 oz clamshell of butterhead lettuce, cleaned and rinsed
  • 3 radishes, sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli microgreens 

For the dressing: 

  • 1 large ripe avocado
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup mint leaves, packed
  • 1/4 cup basil leaves, packed
  • 2 tablespoons of lemon juice (juice from 1/2 large lemon)
  • 1/2 cup ice cold water

Instructions

  1. Using a peeler, peel zucchini into ribbons. Toss with 1 teaspoon of the fresh lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Let marinate while preparing the rest of the salad. 
  2. Bring a pot of water to a boil and prepare a bowl of ice water. Steam asparagus for 5 minutes until the asparagus is still bright green but tender. Transfer to ice bath. Drain and pat until dry.
  3. If using fresh peas, bring a pot of water to a boil and prepare the ice bath. Boil the peas for 2 minutes and then transfer to ice bath. After a minute, drain and pat until dry. 
  4. While the asparagus (and or peas) are being cooked, prepare the dressing. Add the garlic cloves and herbs to a food processor and pulse until herbs and garlic are minced. Add the avocado, salt and lemon juice and continue to pulse until well combined. Add the cold ice water and combine until everything is well combined and you’ve reached the consistency of a pourable dressing. 
  5. Assemble the salad. In a large bowl add the lettuce and radishes and 2 tablespoons of dressing. Mix well. 
  6. Add the asparagus, peas, zucchini ribbons and microgreens. Add additional dressing and toppings as desired. Season to taste with more salt and pepper. 

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