Last Day of Spring Salad Recipe

June 20, 2007 | Posted by Allison as Salad Recipe at 12:00 pm |

spring-salad-recipe-6-20-07.jpgWell folks, summer is almost officially here.  With today being the last day of spring 2007, I thought we would send that ole season off with a bang.

This Spring Salad Recipe is perfect for all ocassions & seasons.  With the perfect mix of greens & tomatoes, this will soon be a family favorite.  Enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb (dry) Rigatoni pasta
  • 2 carrots, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 1/2 cup fresh peas
  • 1 bunch broccoli florets (1/2 cup)
  • 1 lb fresh asparagus
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 3 red radishes, sliced
  • 8 oz baby spinach leaves, washed
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 small bunch green onions, sliced (1/2 cup)

What’s Next:

Cook the pasta according to directions on package.

While pasta is cooking, bring 2 inches of water to a boil in a saucepan. Place carrots in water and lightly blanch in water for 1 minute, or until bright orange. Remove with slotted spoon and place in large mixing bowl. Repeat blanching process with peas. Add peas to mixing bowl. Blanch broccoli, remove from water and place on cutting board. Chop and add to mixing bowl.

Blanch asparagus, remove from water, place on cutting board and cut into 1 inch pieces. Add to mixing bowl. Add drained pasta to mixing bowl. Mix gently with blanched vegetables. Add bell pepper and radishes. Toss to mix. 

Eat well & Laugh often!

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4 Comments »

  1. Amy Chetwynd Said,

    March 26, 2008 @ 10:08 am

    I am a year 9 student at Kesteven and Sleaford High School. I am doing my ICT Dida GCSE about 5aDay, i ahve found your salad to be a very good picture to use on what healthy food liooks like. With your permission may i use it on my eportfolio?

    Please get back to me.
    Amy Chetwynd.

  2. Kate Atkinson Said,

    April 16, 2008 @ 3:52 am

    I am currently working towards my ICT CiDA GCSE and wondered if I could use your picture of a salad for it?

    Thanks,

    Kate Atkinson
    King Ecgbert School

  3. Isha Sharma Said,

    April 21, 2008 @ 1:14 pm

    Hi I’m Isha and I’m a year 10 at Doha College.I have also selected the picture of your salad to use in my digital posters for my ICT DIDA, may I have your permission to use it please?

    Thanks!

  4. Pam Deane Said,

    April 23, 2008 @ 8:44 am

    Yes. That is a very nice photograph. I would like to make a wallpaper out of it to remind myself to eat healthy!

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