THE GREENEST GREEN SALAD

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The cookbook author Jessica Battilana's advice to home cooks is simple: "If you're going to spend your energy somewhere, spend it somewhere that matters." Put her philosophy into practice and make this simple, satisfying salad. All the ingredients can be easily found at any grocery store, and the salad will come together quickly in the kitchen, though it looks and tastes like it requires much more effort and time to prepare. Perhaps most happily, even the most discerning critics - the 4-and-under crowd - will delight in its flavor and crunch and politely ask for seconds.

Provided by Samin Nosrat

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups snap peas, trimmed
2 hearts of romaine lettuce, washed and cut into bite-size pieces
2 Persian or Japanese cucumbers, diced
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 ripe avocado, cubed
1 recipe green goddess dressing

Steps:

  • Line a large plate with paper towels. Set aside. Bring a medium saucepan of generously salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the snap peas, and cook until just tender, about 90 seconds. Use a strainer to remove the peas onto the prepared plate, and spread out in a single layer. Allow to cool and dry completely (the dressing won't stick to a wet snap pea). Cut each pea in half crosswise on the bias.
  • In a large bowl, combine the snap peas, romaine, cucumbers and green onions. Mix well to combine. Add the avocado and about half the dressing. Mix gently with your hands until the salad is well coated with dressing, adding more if necessary. Taste, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve cold, immediately. Cover and refrigerate remaining dressing for up to 1 week.

CJ McDonald
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This is my new favorite salad recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Andrea Michael
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I love making this salad for potlucks. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Srabon SM
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic. It's light and refreshing, and it's easy to transport.


Gg Hhh
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I'm on a diet and this salad is a great way to stay on track. It's filling and satisfying, but it's also low in calories.


Antwan Bernald
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their greens. My kids loved the sweet and tangy dressing.


Chayan Gosh
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I'm not a huge fan of grapefruit, but I really liked it in this salad. It added a nice tartness.


Rizwan Rajput
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover veggies. I added some roasted sweet potatoes and it was delicious.


Omar Mostafa
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I added some grilled chicken to this salad and it was a great way to add some protein.


Tashreeq De bruyn
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I substituted arugula for the spinach and it was still delicious. This salad is very versatile.


John Baket
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I'm not a huge fan of avocado, but I really enjoyed it in this salad. It added a creamy richness that I loved.


Owolabi Richard
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The dressing is so delicious! It's the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Business Rabbin
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I love how easy this salad is to make. It's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


Jake Richards
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of greens. It's also very filling and satisfying.


Theanmol sansar
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Enrique R. del Bosque
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! I love the combination of greens, avocado, and citrus. It's the perfect healthy lunch or dinner.