Spinach, Green Pea, Raspberry, and Asparagus Salad

This fresh spinach salad is oh-so-good for you and the perfect lunch. It is chock full of anti-inflammatory vegetables, berries, and walnuts.

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Course Salad

Servings 3

Calories 428 kcal

Ingredients

Salad

4 ounces chick pea pasta (like Banza)
1 bunch fresh asparagus (about 1 pound)
1 5-ounce container baby spinach
1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 6-ounce container red raspberries, rinsed 6 to be used in dressing

Dressing

6 raspberries (from 6-ounce container)
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
1 tsp lemon zest
1 ½ tsp Dijon Mustard
½ tsp freshly ground pepper
¼ tsp salt more or less to taste, may omit

Instructions

Prepare pasta per package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.

Prepare asparagus.

Remove the woody bottoms of the asparagus and discard. Cut asparagus stalks into 1 -inch pieces. Arrange asparagus pieces in a shallow microwave proof casserole dish. Thoroughly wet apaper towel that is large enough to completely cover asparagus. Place in microwave and cook on high for 3 minutes. When done, immediately remove from microwave and carefully remove paper towel. Place asparagus in strainer and rinse with cold water. Set aside to drain.

Prepare dressing.

Place all dressing ingredients in a mini food processor or blender. Blend until smooth. Divide 3 ways.

Assemble salads.

Divide and layer salad ingredients evenly 3 ways sprinkling walnuts over the top. Drizzle dressing over top.

Notes

(see below for nutrition information)

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Makes 3 servings. Nutrition facts per serving: Calories: 428; Total fat: 22 g, Saturated fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 402 mg, Potassium: 813 mg, Total carbohydrate: 48 g, Fiber: 15 g, Sugars: 10 g, Added sugars: 0 g, Protein: 18 g, Vitamin A: 188% RDA, Vitamin C: 73% RDA, Calcium: 59% RDA, Iron: 29% RDA.

(The values stated above may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.)

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