Super Fresh Spring Salad

  • Prep 5 min
  • Total 15 min
  • Servings 1

Ingredients

  • 1 pinch coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 5 mint leaves
  • 1 tablespoon crumbled goat cheese
  • 1/4 cup pepitas, toasted
  • 3 medium strawberries, rinsed and thinly sliced
  • 5 spears asparagus, ends trimmed and sliced into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 cups baby spinach

Steps

  • 1
    Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook until it pops in color, 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon transfer immediately to an ice bath. Once cooled, remove and pat dry.
  • 2
    Using a mortar and pestle or mini food processor, crush or combine the mint leaves with the salt, oil and lemon juice until you have a dressing.
  • 3
    Arrange the greens in a bowl or on a plate. Top with sliced strawberries, blanched asparagus, toasted pepitas, crumbled goat cheese and a good drizzle of the lemon/mint dressing.
  • 4
    Serve immediately.

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