Author Notes
After a long winter of kale Caesars and roasted beet salads, this spring market salad takes advantage of everything the early season farmers market has to offer. And believe it or not, it's inspired by a pre-packaged salad from Trader Joe's. —dailywaffle
Ingredients
- For the Salad
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2
large handfuls spring mix
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1/2
mango, diced (Tommy Atkins preferred)
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1-2
radishes, julienned
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1
green onion, white and green parts sliced on the bias
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2 ounces
sugar snap peas (about 15 peas)
- Mango-Ginger Vinaigrette
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1/2 cup
(about 3.5 oz) frozen mango chunks, thawed
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1/2 teaspoon
grated fresh ginger
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1/2 teaspoon
toasted sesame oil
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1 teaspoon
lemon juice
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2 tablespoons
canola (or vegetable) oil
Directions
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In a food processor, puree the thawed mango chunks until smooth. Add the sesame oil, ginger lemon juice and a pinch of salt and process until incorporated. With the machine running, add the canola oil
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Put the spring mix, sugar snaps, half the radish, and green onion in a large bowl. Toss with 2 T. mango vinaigrette.
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Arrange the salad on a large plate or serving dish and top with remaining radish and fresh mango. Drizzle on additional vinaigrette and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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