Fresh Green Summer Salad With Edamame Beans, Cucumber, Sunflower Seeds and Green Leaves

Green Goddess Salad

Servings

6

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

30 mins

Paired with a crisp Chardonnay. Creamy avocado and herbs match the richness and citrusy lift of Chardonnay.

Ingredients for the Dressing

  • 2 cups baby spinach (about 2 ounces)
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
  • 5 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (about 1 ounce)
  • 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 1 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 shallot, quartered

Ingredients for the Salad

  • 8 oz. sugar snap peas, sliced on the diagonal into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 English cucumber, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
  • 1/2 head green cabbage, finely chopped (about 4 cups)

Directions

For the dressing:
In a blender, combine the spinach, basil, parsley, lemon juice, oil, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, garlic, avocado, and shallot. Blend until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.

For the salad:
In a large bowl, toss together the snap peas, green onions, cucumber, and cabbage. Add the dressing and toss to coat well. Taste for seasoning and add more salt if you like.