Primavera Salad
This salad is a study in contrasting textures, flavors, and colors. Perfect for celebrating all of the spring greens.
Ingredients
1 bag lettuce greens
1 bag arugula or spinach
1 clam shell pea shoots or other micro greens
1 bunch radish, any variety
1 pint peas, snap or snow
2-3 carrots
1/2 cup sunflower or pumpkin seeds, toasted
3 tbsp champagne vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
pecorino, optional
Method
- With a sharp knife or mandolin, cut the radishes thinly
- Using a vegetable peeler, cut the carrots into wide ribbons
- Cut the peas into slivers on an angle
- Place all of the greens in a large bowl and add 90% of the cut vegetables and toasted seeds
- Season with salt and pepper and dress with the vinegar and olive oil
- Toss to coat and then top with the remaining vegetables and seeds
- Finish with several shavings of the cheese if using
