Fresh Pea Shoots, Asparagus & Bean Salad Recipe: A Healthy Salad Recipe That Screams Spring by Donna John


Fresh Pea Shoots, Asparagus & Bean Salad Recipe: A Healthy Salad Recipe That Screams Spring

Asparagus and pea shoots scream spring has sprung! Crisp and delicious, pea shoots are the leaves on the pea plant, and can be harvested a lot sooner than summer peas, and we all know asparagus is the star of spring. White beans are a healthy ingredient for all seasons.

Serve this easy salad recipe as a main dish for dinner or lunch or a side salad with a protein of your choice. If you want the vegan option, simply omit the cheese or add a vegan cheese.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 to 6

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch asparagus, cut into 2- to 3-inch pieces
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 1 cup canned white beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 package pea shoots
  • 1/4 cup almonds or cashews
  • 1 avocado, cubed
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Here's how you make it:

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet. Add asparagus, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook over medium-high heat until a little tender but still crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, about 1 minute more.
  2. Pour asparagus into a large mixing bowl. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and all other ingredients, Gently toss to combine (be gentle so you don't mash beans or avocado). Taste and re-season with addition salt, pepper, lemon juice and olive oil, if needed.

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White Beans $2 & Up
Olive Oil $4 & Up
Almonds $4& Up
Cashews $5 & Up

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Elisa Schmitz
Wow, this looks so fresh and yummy! Donna John Ashlee Smith
Holly Budde
Yum!! I’m going to try this Soon!!
Tribe
This is the perfect spring meal, so good...

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