Spring-on-a-Plate Salads

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
47%
Spring-on-a-Plate Salads
75 min.
12
76kcal

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Welcome the freshness of spring into your kitchen with our delightful "Spring-on-a-Plate Salads." Bursting with vibrant colors and a variety of textures, each bite offers a refreshing escape into seasonal produce. With a medley of baby greens, crunchy carrots, and tender edamame, this salad not only looks appealing but is also packed with nutrients, making it an exemplary side dish for any occasion.

Your guests will love the sweet and delicate flavors of lump crabmeat combined with the bright notes of lemon and dill. Each ingredient is handpicked to ensure a gluten-free and dairy-free experience, emphasizing wholesome, natural flavors that cater to diverse dietary needs. The salad's light and zesty Lemon-Dill Vinaigrette ties everything together beautifully, enhancing the freshness of the vegetables and seafood.

Preparing this delightful dish is a breeze, taking approximately 75 minutes to serve 12 people, making it the perfect addition to your next gathering or a lovely starter for a springtime feast. Picture a platter adorned with colorful salads that celebrate the season's bounty, enticing everyone to dig in and savor the flavors. Get ready to impress your family and friends with a dish that not only delights the palate but also embodies the spirit of renewal and growth that spring represents.

Ingredients

  • cups baby salad greens assorted loosely packed
  • large carrots 
  • 12 servings lemon-dill vinaigrette divided
  • 1.3 cups edamame green chilled shelled cooked ( soybeans)
  • small fennel bulb 
  • teaspoons lemon zest 
  • pound lump crab meat fresh
  • cup blanched peas fresh green chilled
  • 0.3 cup bell pepper red minced
  • 0.3 small onion red

Equipment

  • bowl
  • mandoline
  • peeler

Directions

  1. Shave carrots into thin strips using a vegetable peeler.
  2. Cut fennel and onion into very thin slices using a mandoline.
  3. Place carrots, fennel, and onion in a large bowl; add ice water to cover.
  4. Let stand 30 minutes.
  5. Combine edamame, peas, 2 Tbsp. Lemon-Dill Vinaigrette, and salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Pick crabmeat, removing any bits of shell. Gently toss crab with red bell pepper and lemon zest; season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Drain carrot mixture well. Divide pea mixture among 12 small plates; top with carrot mixture, salad greens, and crabmeat mixture.
  8. Drizzle with remaining Lemon-Dill Vinaigrette just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories76kcal
Protein50.71%
Fat10.44%
Carbs38.85%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.51
Glycemic Load
1.3
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
12.714347911918%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.21mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.16mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.6mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:75.84kcal
3.79%
Fat:0.88g
1.36%
Saturated Fat:0.07g
0.43%
Carbohydrates:7.39g
2.46%
Net Carbohydrates:5g
1.82%
Sugar:2.68g
2.98%
Cholesterol:15.88mg
5.29%
Sodium:339.66mg
14.77%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.65g
19.31%
Vitamin B12:3.4µg
56.7%
Vitamin A:2426.81IU
48.54%
Vitamin C:19.05mg
23.09%
Selenium:14.21µg
20.3%
Copper:0.4mg
19.91%
Zinc:2.52mg
16.77%
Vitamin K:16.99µg
16.18%
Phosphorus:117.86mg
11.79%
Folate:40.25µg
10.06%
Fiber:2.4g
9.58%
Potassium:335.14mg
9.58%
Manganese:0.15mg
7.47%
Magnesium:29.8mg
7.45%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.44%
Iron:1.13mg
6.26%
Vitamin B3:1.04mg
5.19%
Calcium:50.2mg
5.02%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.42%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.39%
Vitamin B5:0.26mg
2.57%
Vitamin E:0.26mg
1.72%
Source:My Recipes