Here’s your new favorite salad: Spring Asparagus & White Bean Salad! So fresh, simple to make, and SO delicious to eat! It’s packed with nutrients and flavor. Give it a try and let us know how you like it!
Spring Asparagus & White Bean Salad
Makes 4 servings (One serving is 1 cup)
Ingredients
3 cups asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1½ lb)
1½ cups canned cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
5 thinly sliced radishes
½ cup (2 oz) crumbled feta or goat cheese
1 medium shallot, peeled and minced
1 tbsp chopped fresh mint
Dressing
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp grated lemon zest
1 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
¼ tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
Directions
- Steam asparagus, covered, 2 minutes or until crisp-tender.
- Rinse asparagus with cold water and drain.
- Gently combine asparagus, beans, radishes, feta, shallot, and fresh mint in a serving bowl.
- Make the dressing by combining lemon juice, lemon zest, mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper, and whisk to combine.
- Pour dressing over asparagus mixture and toss gently to coat.
Enjoy!
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