Shaved Spring Vegetable and Apple Salad with Ginger-Dijon Dressing is a refreshing and vibrant dish that captures the essence of springtime. Crisp, thinly shaved vegetables including cabbage, asparagus, and cauliflower are beautifully combined with sweet, crunchy apple slices, creating a colorful medley of flavors and textures. The zesty ginger-Dijon dressing adds a delightful kick, balancing the natural sweetness of the apples and the earthy notes of the veggies. This salad is not only visually stunning but also light and invigorating, making it the perfect accompaniment to any meal or a standalone dish for a healthy lunch.
Shaved Spring Vegetable and Apple Salad with Ginger-Dijon Dressing
Ingredients
DRESSING
- 1/2 cup avocado oil or light-tasting olive oil
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
SALAD
- 1/2 head purple cauliflower, shaved thin on a mandoline
- 1/2 head white cauliflower, shaved thin on a mandoline
- 1 Gala apple, sliced into matchsticks on a mandoline
- 6 stalks asparagus, shaved
- 1 cup snap peas, split
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/4 cup hemp hearts or sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup Ginger-Dijon Dressing
- Fresh mint and parsley leaves, finely chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
DRESSING
- In a blender or food processor, combine ¼ cup cup water with the oil, vinegar, ginger, mustard, maple syrup, salt and pepper, to taste. Pulse until smooth and creamy. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
SALAD
- Combine the cauliflower, apple, asparagus, snap peas, red onion and hemp hearts in a large salad bowl.
- Just before serving, add the dressing and toss. Add the fresh mint and parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
Hemp hearts are the seeds of the hemp plant, commonly grown in the Northern Hemisphere. They are very versatile and have a rich nutty flavor. If you cannot find hemp hearts at your local grocery store, raw sunflower seeds work great too!
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