Spring Salad with Lemon Basil (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Spring Salad
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5 ounces spring green mix
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1 head butter lettuce, roughly torn
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1 pound thin asparagus, ends trimmed, sliced into 2.5 cm pieces
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115 g sugar snap peas, trimmed, sliced into 1.25 cm pieces
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120 ml frozen petite peas, thawed
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4 radishes, trimmed and thinly sliced
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2 green onions, thinly sliced
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1 avocado, sliced or cubed
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4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
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60 ml roasted salted sunflower seeds
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60 ml sliced almonds
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115 g goat cheese, torn into smaller pieces
→ Lemon Basil Vinaigrette
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80 ml packed fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
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3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1 green onion, roughly chopped
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2 garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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1/2 teaspoon honey or sugar
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1/4 teaspoon each dried oregano, salt, pepper
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120 ml olive oil
# Instructions:
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Combine all vinaigrette ingredients in a high-powered blender and blend until smooth, with some basil pieces remaining. Scrape down the sides as needed. Chill until ready to serve (if serving immediately, place in freezer for up to 30 minutes). After chilling, adjust seasoning with additional lemon juice, honey, salt or pepper as desired.
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In a large bowl, combine the spring salad mix and torn butter lettuce leaves; toss thoroughly to integrate.
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For immediate consumption: Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl, drizzle with desired amount of dressing and toss to combine. For anticipated leftovers: Combine all ingredients except avocado and bacon, allowing individuals to add these toppings and dressing to their portions. For a customizable experience: Arrange ingredients in separate bowls to create a salad bar for guests to assemble their own combinations.
# Notes:
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Butter lettuce may be substituted with additional spring salad mix or spinach
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Goat cheese can be replaced with feta for a different flavor profile
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For best presentation, slice the vegetables uniformly