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Asparagus Spring Salad with Lemon Dressing

Refresing spring salad tossed with a light lemon dressing
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 10 stalks asparagus
  • 2 cups spring mix
  • 2 each mini cucumbers or 1 medium cucumber
  • 1/4 cup radishes, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup sweet peas
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese
  • 1/2 each lemon
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp champagne or white wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Trim woody ends from asparagus, rinse and place in a microwave-safe dish. Heat in microwave for about 2-3 minutes, until asparagus is cooked but still tender. Let cool and slice stalks into about 2-inch pieces.
  • Add leafy spring mix to salad bowl. Toss in cut asparagus, cucumbers, radishes and peas.
  • Zest lemon half and add to salad. Then squeeze juice of lemon half into a small bowl.
  • Add olive oil, vinegar and oregano or Italian seasoning herbs to bowl with lemon juice; whisk well to combine.
  • Drizzle lemon salad dressing onto salad; toss lightly to combine. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Top with feta cheese. Enjoy!

Notes

Add chopped egg for extra protein.