Description
Sautéed Spring Vegetable Salad is a vibrant and healthy dish that brings together the best of seasonal produce. This recipe features tender zucchini and asparagus, sautéed to perfection and drizzled with a zesty lemon Dijon vinaigrette. Topped with crumbled feta cheese and crunchy pistachios, this salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrients. Perfect for spring and summer gatherings, it can be served warm or at room temperature, making it an ideal side dish for picnics, barbecues, or family dinners. Customize this salad with your favorite vegetables or herbs to make it uniquely yours.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 2 medium zucchini (remove ends and slice ¾–1 inch thick pieces)
- 2 bundles asparagus (trim ends and slice into 2-inch long pieces)
- pinch kosher salt (lightly season the vegetables)
- few turns cracked black pepper (to taste)
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta
- ⅓ cup salted pistachios (lightly crushed)
- 2–4 tablespoons dill (fresh, roughly chopped)
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- pinch kosher salt (to taste)
- few turns cracked black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Wash and slice zucchini into ¾ to 1-inch pieces; trim asparagus ends and cut into 2-inch lengths.
- Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini and asparagus, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper.
- Sauté vegetables for 5-7 minutes until tender yet crisp.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
- Transfer sautéed vegetables to a bowl, pour over vinaigrette while warm, and toss gently to coat.
- Top with crumbled feta cheese, crushed pistachios, and fresh dill before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg