HERBY PEA SALAD

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We love spring vegetables. One Mother's Day I came up with this flavorful green salad that everyone enjoyed. You could increase the dressing and mix in some cooked small pasta, like acini de pepe, to make it a more robust salad. —Ann Sheehy, Lawrence, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium leeks (white portion only), thinly sliced
3 small zucchini, halved and sliced
1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
3 cups frozen petite peas (about 16 ounces), thawed
2 tablespoons each minced fresh chives and parsley
1 to 2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons rice or white wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add leeks; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. In a Dutch oven, place steamer basket over 1 in. water. In batches, place zucchini and asparagus in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a low boil; steam, covered, 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a large bowl, combine peas, leeks, zucchini mixture and herbs. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 353mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges