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The Ultimate Green Vegetable Salad

July 12, 2015 By betsy 4 Comments

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This loaded vegetable salad has ALL THE GREEN THINGS! The perfect detox recipe to get you back on track after an indulgent weekend.

green vegetable salad on a rectangular white plate with a red and white napkin and wooden utensils

If you’re like me, you throw all your healthy eating rules out the window when the weekend rolls around.

All week long I diligently  work out every day, pack my healthy lunch to go, and make sure that The Hubs and I have something nutritious for dinner. I don’t snack, I don’t drink, I don’t cheat, and in all honesty, I generally feel really great.

My dedication is totally worth it.

However, all bets are off once my friend Friday shows up. Beer, tacos, cookies, you name it. Anything goes on the weekend.

Unfortunately, this usually leaves me feeling sluggish and a bit queasy. I just can’t help myself! I can’t possibly imagine giving up cookies forever.

Close up of green vegetable salad. Asparagus, peas, edamame and avocado

I do have a secret for resetting my mind and metabolism every Sunday evening. I like to make a big salad packed with as much green, nutrient packed veggies as possible.

I call it my ultimate green vegetable salad. The ingredients vary from season to season a bit, but as long as it’s green, it’s good.

Summer is the best time to make a green vegetable salad due to the abundance of fresh produce available this time of year. Besides, no one wants to turn on the oven when it’s hot outside, so it’s a win-win.

green vegetable salad on a rectangular white plate with a red and white napkin and wooden utensils

Even with the occasional weekend-binge-tummy-ache, my on and off diet totally works for me. You have to be able live a little! If you ever feel like maybe you over did it with the donuts one weekend, just remember that The Ultimate Green Salad is always an option.

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Ultimate Green Salad Recipe

The Ultimate Green Salad

Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, vegetarian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 183 kcal
Author Betsy Life

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Kosher salt freshly ground pepper
  • 2 cups fresh fava beans
  • 2 cups asparagus trimmed and cut into
  • 1 cup shelled fresh peas
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 shallot thinly sliced
  • lemon zest

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl whisk together 3 tablespoons olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  2. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil, add fava beans and cook for 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and add beans to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain and add beans to a large bowl.
  3. Add asparagus to boiling water and boil for 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon, place asparagus in ice bath. Drain and add to large bowl with the fava beans
  4. Add peas to boiling water. Cook for 3 minutes. Repeat ice bath, Drain and add to large bowl with beans and asparagus.
  5. Meanwhile, heat tablespoon olive oil in a small pan. Add shallots and cook until tender. Add shallots to bean mix. Add in sliced avocado.
  6. Pour dressing mixture over the salad. Toss to coat. Serve garnished with fresh lemon zest.
Nutrition Facts
Ultimate Green Salad Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 183 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Sodium 80mg3%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 6g12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Filed Under: 30 Minutes or Less, Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes, Vegetarian/Health Food

Comments

  1. Rachel @ {i love} my disorganized life says

    July 13, 2015 at 11:30 am

    I never thought I’d be saying this, but this all green salad looks delicious! I struggle with eating healthy, so this would be a great way for me to get my green veggies in!

    Reply
  2. Laura says

    July 13, 2015 at 1:35 pm

    This looks delicious and such a beautiful presentation too!!

    Reply
  3. Ann says

    May 26, 2016 at 12:25 pm

    This looks relish. I am curious as to what the leafy greens are. You make no mention of them.

    Reply
  4. Ann says

    May 26, 2016 at 12:25 pm

    I meant delish!!

    Reply

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