Spring salad
Bright asparagus, beans, and tender spinach in a zingy lemon-sesame glow.
Fresh, crunchy bites with a gentle heat from red chilli.
Finished with nutty seeds and silky oils for a springy, addictive salad.
side dish ⏱ 25 min 180 kcal / portion 25.0 g carbs / portion (estimated) vegan sesame 🔗 Original source
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Preparation steps
- bring water to a boil
- blanch the asparagus for 2-4 minutes and transfer to ice-cold water to chill and drain
- blanch the french beans for 5 minutes and transfer to the asparagus bowl to drain and dry
- blanch the broad beans for 2 minutes, refresh, dry, and remove and discard the skins by pressing each bean gently between finger and thumb
- prepare the greens in a large bowl
- add the shallot and red chilli to the bowl
- stir in the sesame oil, olive oil, lemon juice, sesame seeds, and nigella seeds and season with salt
- taste and adjust seasoning if needed
- serve the spring salad at once