Sunflower Sprouts Salad
Sunflower Sprouts Salad might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains approximately 10g of protein, 36g of fat, and a total of 368 calories. If you have bell pepper, kosher salt, butter lettuce, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together shallot, garlic, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
Cut off and discard bottom halves of asparagus spears.
Cut tops into 2-in. lengths. Cook asparagus until barely tender, about 3 minutes.
Drain in a colander and transfer to a large bowl of ice and cold water. When cool, drain and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine lettuce leaves and sprouts.
Add half of the reserved vinaigrette and toss carefully just until coated. Divide lettuce and sprouts among 4 plates, starting with the largest leaves for the bottom layer.
Sprinkle each pile of greens with asparagus, cucumber, bell pepper, and radishes.
Drizzle the vegetables with a little more vinaigrette.
Place 1 tbsp. goat cheese on each salad and serve with remaining vinaigrette and sea salt for sprinkling if you like.