Spring Vegetable Salad with Herbed Croutons
Category
Side Dish
Prep
15 minutes
Cook
10 minutes
Style
French
Technique
Baking
Diet Friendly
Vegetarian
Daily Recipe: March 16, 2023
With the warm weather in New York City, we are inspired to create a light and refreshing side dish perfect for a spring dinner party. This French-inspired recipe combines sweet and savory flavors with a variety of seasonal vegetables and herbs.
Ingredients (for 4)
- Asparagus - 1 bunch - shaved into ribbons
- Snap peas - 1 cup
- Radishes - 6 - thinly sliced
- Cherry tomatoes - 1 pint - halved
- Mixed greens - 4 cups
- Lemon - 1 - juiced
- Olive oil - 1/4 cup
- Salt - - to taste
- Pepper - - to taste
- Crusty bread - 4 slices - cubed
- Garlic - 2 cloves - minced
- Fresh herbs (such as parsley, thyme, and chives) - 1/4 cup - chopped
- Butter - 2 tbsp
- Salt - - to taste
- Pepper - - to taste
Preparation
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Step 1 - 🌡️👉👨🍳Preheat the oven to 375°F.
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Step 2 - 🥖🧄🌿🧈🧂🌶️Toss bread cubes with garlic, herbs, melted butter, salt, and pepper.
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Step 3 - 🍞🔪🔥🌟Spread the cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Set aside.
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Step 4 - 🥣🍋🫒🧂🌶️In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
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Step 5 - 🥬🍅🌶️🥗🌿Add mixed greens, asparagus ribbons, snap peas, sliced radishes, and cherry tomatoes to the bowl. Toss to combine.
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Step 6 - 🍽️🥗4️⃣Divide salad evenly among four plates.
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Step 7 - 🍞🌿🧂🫕Top each serving with a handful of herbed croutons.
Additional
This salad can also be served as a main dish by adding protein such as grilled chicken or shrimp. To make it dairy-free, use vegan butter or skip the butter in the crouton recipe.