Herb Garden Salad Recipe

Name: Herb Garden Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large eggs; 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; 1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 cups sugar-snap peas, trimmed; 1 small garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 bunch watercress; 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves

Servings: persons

3 large eggs
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 cups sugar-snap peas, trimmed
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 bunch watercress
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves

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Place eggs in a saucepan; add cold water to cover. Bring to a boil; remove from heat, cover, and let stand 12 minutes. Run eggs under water to cool; peel eggs, cut in half, and reserve.
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Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil with 1 teaspoon salt; place a large bowl of ice water near stove. Boil asparagus 2 minutes or until bright green. Transfer asparagus immediately to ice water (reserve boiling water). Reserve ice water and repeat with snap peas, boiling 1-2 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
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In a bowl, combine garlic, lemon zest and juice, vinegar, oil, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. In a serving bowl, combine asparagus, peas, watercress, herbs, and eggs. Just before serving, drizzle salad with dressing and toss to combine.
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652

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 large eggs, 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, 1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces, 2 cups sugar-snap peas, trimmed, and more.

Yes, Herb Garden Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Herb Garden Salad

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