JUNE SALAD

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This is inspired by the local Farmer's Market. Thank you for providing us with the freshest, earliest produce to push the lingering remnants of winter out of our heads. All the baby 'greens' were the same price, so I mixed them up: beet greens, arugula, mache, romaine, frisee, and mixed. And the strawberries....the SMELL of them made us weak in the knees. To do this elegant starter salad justice, PLEASE use the freshest produce! Developed for Craze-E 6/09. 'Start with salad at a dinner party.'

Provided by Elmotoo

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 32m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb fresh green beans
1 bunch radish
1 lb fresh peas, in their pod
8 ounces mixed baby greens
1 bunch fresh skinny asparagus
1/2 cup fresh tarragon, chopped
1 cup fresh strawberries, trimmed
1 shallot, peeled & sliced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Trim both ends off green beans & soak beans in salted water.
  • Trim & scrub radishes. Slice thinly.
  • Shell peas & soak in salted water.
  • Soak lettuces in a large bowl of cold water. Swish, pick out lettuce & put into large colander. Rinse bowl. Rinse lettuce. Repeat until the water left in the bowl after picking out the lettuces is clean. Rinse lettuces one more time, drain & dry.
  • Trim asparagus ends & soak in salted water.
  • Bring a 4qt. pot of salted water to a boil. Add peas & cook 2 minutes. Drain, rinse in cold water, drain again & dry.
  • Drain & cut green beans & asparagus into 1' pieces. Dry.
  • In blender, combine all dressing ingredients. Puree, taste for seasoning & adjust if necessary.
  • Toss lettuces with tarragon & place on a salad plates, scatter green beans, asparagus, radishes & peas on top. Drizzle with vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.8, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 26.6, Carbohydrate 25.4, Fiber 9.1, Sugar 7.6, Protein 9.1

Nilantha Amarasinha
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also really filling, so it makes a great lunch or dinner option.


Sasha Kelley
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken or steak.


Joyce Smith
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of sweet and savory.


Faizan Qamar
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This is a great salad for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and it's always a hit.


Olive Cheps
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I made this salad for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it without complaint.


Patricia Mallory
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also really filling, so it makes a great lunch or dinner option.


Alishba Qureshi
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. I like to make it the night before and then just let it chill in the fridge until I'm ready to serve it.


Saima Amjad
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I love the combination of flavors and textures in this salad. The sweetness of the fruit pairs perfectly with the savory dressing.


Muntaha's Aviary
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or steak. It's also really versatile, so you can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Anmol Yadav
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect. It held up well in the heat and everyone loved it.


Appiah Godferd
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This is a great salad for a light lunch or dinner. It's also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


Divine Egenamba
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I especially love the addition of the mint.


Hasham Khan
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The combination of sweet and savory is perfect.


Raheel Ragar
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge success. I even had people asking me for the recipe.


Rumana Akter
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This is a great salad for a summer cookout or picnic. It's light and refreshing, and the colors are so vibrant.


Robert Newcomb
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is especially delicious.


MUNIB SHAH
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors and textures.


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