Spring Salad with Goats Cheese

Name: Spring Salad with Goats Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 3 bunches (24 spears) asparagus (, woody ends snapped off (Note 1)); 120g / 4oz snow peas ((about 16 large or 20 smaller ones), trimmed and string removed); 1 head baby gem or cos lettuce (aka romaine) (washed (16 leaves, Note 2)); 2 cups fresh or frozen peas ((Note 3)); 90g / 3oz goats cheese; 1 cup (loosely packed) fresh mint leaves, (, roughly torn); 1 tsp lemon zest ((from 1 lemon)); 2 tbsp (30ml) lemon juice; 6 tbsp (90ml) extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:5min

A wonderful way to use seasonal spring vegetables to make an elegant salad that goes with just about everything! This salad combines asparagus, snow peas, peas, cos (romaine). We then add goats cheese for creamy and tangy pops to take it up another notch. You could easily substitute with feta (preferably soft Danish Feta) or if you prefer milder cheese, dollops of fresh mozzarella, bocconcini or fresh ricotta would work beautifully. Or leave the cheese out altogether if you're being truly virtuous!

Updated at: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 15:07:19 GMT