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Asparagus and Green Peas Salad

Asparagus and Green Peas Salad

An easy and refreshing salad thats all green and perfect for spring and summer!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Assembly Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 225 kcal

Ingredients
  

For spiced crispy peas

  • 1 cup Cooked Fresh Peas or Frozen Peas pat dried
  • 3 tablespoon Avacado Oil
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

For the dressing

  • 2 Fresh Dill Sprigs
  • 1 Lemon(large) juiced
  • 1 tablespoon White Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • Pinch of Salt to taste

Base

  • 6 cups Fresh Greens I used baby Spinach & Arugula
  • 15 Asparagus spears blanched
  • 1 Avacado pitted & diced
  • 4 tablespoon Slivered Almonds or Pistachios
  • 2-3 tablespoon Shaved Vegan Parmesan for topping

Instructions
 

  • Prep the base and place all the ingredients for the dressing in the blender ready to go.
  • Heat the avacado oil in a pan and ensure the oil gets hot. Pat the frozen peas to ensure it isnt too moist to ensure the oil does not splatter too much.
  • Pour the peas in to the pan and keep tossing it to ensure they dont burn. Add the spices and coat the peas well. Finally when the peas get crispy on the outside, turn off the heat and toss them with the salt, pepper.
  • Blend the ingredients for the dressing for 30-40 seconds until well blended.
  • Mix in the spiced peas with the base and add the dressing just before serving. Top with the almonds/pistachios and shaved cheese. This serves 4 as a side salad or 2 for a main meal.

Notes

  1. The spiced peas can be made very crispy by deep frying the peas and then tossing them with the spices. I wanted to get a similar texture without going the route of deep frying and was happy with the results. 
  2. You can also try to use an air fryer to get the same results. I have not given it a try so won't be able to say for sure it will work. 
  3. If you not planning to serve the salad right away, I would suggest trying to make the spiced peas just before you want to serve. Unless they are deep fried, the peas will only be crunch for a short time and will eventually become soft. 
Keyword Asparagus;Green Peas; Salad