Description

Bursting with the crisp essence of garden-fresh veggies, this invigorating Healthy Lemony Asparagus Sugar Snap Pea Salad is a symphony of bright lemony flavors and refreshing mint.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients:

16 oz. fresh asparagus, cleaned, ends trimmed, diagonally cut into bite-sized pieces *
8 oz. fresh sugar snap peas, diagonally cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup frozen baby sweet peas (thawed) *

Dressing Ingredients:

1/3 cup hummus
3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Lemon Zest (1 medium lemon)
½ teaspoon pure maple syrup (+/-)
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Pinch to ½ teaspoon sea salt (+/-) *

Other Ingredients:

1 ¼ teaspoon dried mint *
1/3 to 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, rough chop

Optional Toppings:

Sliced green onions

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Instructions

Toast the walnuts by placing the walnuts into a large dry skillet over medium heat for approximately 3 to 5 minutes. Stir frequently to avoid burning. Once the walnuts are fragrant and lightly toasted, remove immediately from the skillet and set aside to cool. Once cooled, give them a rough chop, and set aside.
Blanch the asparagus, sugar snap peas, thawed baby peas. Fill a large stock pot 2/3 full with cold water. Bring to a rolling boil. Add the asparagus, sugar snap peas, and thawed baby sweet peas set the timer for 1 minute as soon as the veggies hit the water. Boil for 1 minute. After 1 minute, immediately drain the veggies into a colander and run cold tap water over them until cool. Once cool, drain thoroughly, lay them out onto a lint-free dish towel to thoroughly drain, and set aside.
Make the dressing by adding all the Dressing Ingredients into a small bowl, whisk well, then set aside.
Place the cooled veggies into a large bowl, pour the dressing over top. Gently stir. Add the dried mint and chopped toasted walnuts, continue to gently stir until the dressing coats all the ingredients.

Notes

*Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.

*Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.

*Servings: 4 ½ cups