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Green spring salad with asparagus, avocado, broccolini, zucchini and green peas.
This beautiful, vibrant green salad is the perfect way to celebrate the best, fresh spring produce. It would make a wonderful light and healthy dish to help you get that bikini body, because it’s extremely refreshing, light, yet filling and satisfying. Sweet green peas are combined here with crunchy roasted arugula and broccolini, creamy avocado slices and fresh herbs, then it’s all dressed with a tangy lemon vinaigrette. This simple and seasonal salad is also lovely for picnics, potlucks or just as a little snack.
I know I say healthy all the time, but I have to admit I actually really don’t care about healthy lifestyle as much as it may seem. I don’t exercise regularly (definitely not daily), I like to have a glass of wine with my dinner and I don’t freak out, when I have to eat pizza, burgers or candies – not the healthy types. However I actually eat pretty healthy on a daily basis, just because that what’s making me feel the best. I don’t munch on carrot sticks and hummus, because it’s a better choice than chips, I simply love them more than chips. Same goes for salads, stews, soups, you know….These foods give me more energy and make me feel full but not bloated. Also, I haven’t been sick for a very long time, which is probably the best part. And most importantly I just love the taste of nuts, fruits and veggies!
This salad is one pretty good example here. It’s just so freaking delicious, that you absolutely forget you eat only veggies. Try it and love it!
If you try this recipe, let me know! I would highly appreciate if you could leave a comment and rate it. Also don’t forget to take a picture and tag it on Instagram (use the hashtag #greenevi) or post it on Facebook! I love seeing what you come up with! ♥︎
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Green Spring Salad
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
- 1 bunch of broccolini
- 1 bunch of green asparagus
- 1 avocado
- 1 cup of fresh green peas
- 1/2 zucchini
- 1/4 cup fresh oregano leaves
- 2 lemons
- 2 tbsp pistachio oil (or olive oil)
- salt, pepper
Instructions
- Arrange asparagus and broccolini on a baking tray in a single layer, drizzle with the juice of one lemon, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and bake for about 10 minutes at 200°C/400ºF.
- For the dressing whisk together juice of one lemon, oil, salt and pepper.
- Slice avocado and zucchini thinly, zest one lemon and add to a big bowl with green peas, oregano leaves, roasted broccolini and asparagus, and lemon dressing. Mix well together. Enjoy!
Notes
Add a cup of cooked quinoa or serve it on pasta for a more filling meal.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Vegan
Every green possible <3
Yea, the more REAL food you eat, the more you crave it! I crave veggies, my mom on the other hand…does not, haha! But I eat so many and I love them! I wouldn't want it any other way!
That is so true! The more good food you eat, the better you feel and the more you crave it 🙂
This looks absolutely delicious! So beautiful and wonderfully healthy. I also love that it has protein in the avocado and peas to help keep you feeling full. I can’t wait to make this.
Thank you, Esther 🙂
That’s definitely the perfect green spring salad, Evi! There’s one thing missing here – we don’t have spring yet. But I don’t blame you for that:) Well done!
Thanks, Ben!
Don’t worry, spring is not really here either, when we talk about weather 😀
Green always makes me happy! This looks amazingly delicious and perfect for the spring.
Thanks, Angie 🙂
This is so gorgeous! Green salads are the best, and I love how packed with flavour yours is – and so vibrant and springlike! Asparagus is my favourite too <3
Thank you, Claudia 🙂
This salad looks wonderful. And how nice that you share your view on healthy life style. I am exactly the same. I eat very healthy on a daily basis, but I am totally ok with eating a bit of candy, some wine or beer or even cake once in a while 🙂 And you shouldn’t feel guilty about that – so thanks for sharing
Absolutely! I admire those who eat healthy all the time, never drink and work out daily, but I am just not like that. However, I also don’t feel guilty, so it’s great 😀
Happy Monday, Evi! Good thing I don’t have to worry about bikini season here in Maine… lol. It’s still actually snowing and raining. Daily. Can you imagine? But I love that you whipped up another perfect, delicious and cheap reason to stay healthy and on track. It’s wonderful how you managed to work in so many flavors and colors of greens in this gorgeous spring salad. 🙂 And yeah, I’m right there with you on not freaking out about having indulgent foods here and there. I just think, everything in moderation. And yeah, honestly, healthy food just makes you feel better. 🙂 Have a great week! I’m off to pin this. 😉
Happy Monday, Demeter!
Hahaha, it’s also cold here, you can only wear bikini when you go to indoor swimming pools 😀
However I feel like I should at least pretend that I prepare my body for bikini season. With good wine and some chocolate I guess 😀
This green spring salad sounds amazing, Evi! I mean broccoli + all greens = just wow! This lush green platter makes me feel about spring. So good.
Thank you, Anu 🙂
Love it!! I made it for the spring holidays.
So happy to hear you liked it! 🙂
I don’t see the peas mentioned in the instructions – what do I do with them and when do I add them in? Thanks!
Oh, you are right, sorry! Just simply mix them together with the rest of the salad ingredients, no cooking or roasting needed. If you don’t only have frozen peas, then thaw them first or cook in boiling water for 1-2 minutes.