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Finished Spring Vegetable Salad with Mint Pesto

Spring Vegetable Salad with Mint Pesto

Blanched spring vegetables are tossed with a fresh mint, parsley, almond, and Parmesan pesto brightened with lemon.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: French, Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bunch asparagus trimmed
  • 1 cup sugar snap peas halved
  • 1 cup shelled peas blanched
  • 4 whole radishes thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1/3 cup fresh parsley leaves
  • 1/4 cup toasted almonds
  • 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan or vegetarian alternative
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Equipment

  • large pot for blanching
  • large bowl for ice water
  • food processor or blender
  • Large mixing bowl
  • colander
  • chef’s knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Blanch asparagus in salted boiling water for 2–3 minutes, adding snap peas for the final minute. Transfer to ice water, then drain and pat dry.
  2. For pesto, pulse mint, parsley, almonds, Parmesan, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Stream in olive oil until spoonable; add a little water if needed.
  3. Cut asparagus into bite-size pieces. Toss with snap peas, peas, and radishes in a large bowl.
  4. Spoon mint pesto over the vegetables and toss lightly. Taste for salt and lemon, then serve chilled or at room temperature.
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