Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. It’s finally starting to feel like spring around here and that means that all the great spring veggies are out. Carrots just epitomize Easter and Passover so this week I’ve taken a few of my favorite veggies and combined them into one delicious, easy and healthy Carrot “rice”, Asparagus and Fresh Pea Salad.
Carrot “rice”, Asparagus and Fresh Pea Salad
Carrots are so versatile aren’t they? For this salad, I’ve simply shredded or riced them to create different textures. There is no need to cook them first. You can also usually find carrots already shredded in your regular grocery store.
Asparagus and fresh peas are in season right now which means they are also priced really well and perfect for spring salads. For this Carrot “rice”, Asparagus and Fresh Pea Salad, I’ve blanched or steamed them for just a few minutes to keep their crunch. Then simply cool and add right into the salad. Easy as pie! I added in some Pistachio nuts and pumpkin seeds for a little crunch.
I am a fan of a simple vinaigarette for veggie salads like this one. Lemon, honey,Dijon mustard and a splash of orange juice offer the perfect light drizzle to finish off this Carrot “rice”, asparagus and Fresh Pea Salad. You can leave it on the side and toss when ready to serve. Healthy, fresh and light! The perfect salad side for Easter or Passover or lunch any day of the week. So easy to make and take along anywhere.
This Carrot “rice”, asparagus and fresh pea salad should please everyone at your table as it is vegan, gluten free and dairy free. Everyone wins!
Carrot “rice”, Asparagus and Fresh Pea Salad with Lemon Vinaigarette
Ingredients
- 2 lbs of carrots
- 1 bunch of asparagus
- 2 Cups of fresh peas
- 3/4 C pistachio nuts
- 1/2 C pumpkin seeds (salted or unsalted)
- Lemon Vinaigrette:
- juice of 2 lemons
- 2 Tbl white balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbl honey
- Splash of orange juice
- 3/4 tsp Dijon Mustard
- 5 tbl EVOO Olive Oil
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- prepare dressing ingredients whisk and chill
- For salad:
- Shred or rice the carrots
- meanwhile blanch or steam the asparagus and peas for about 3 min
- let cool and combine with the carrot rice
- Sprinkle on the pistachios and pumpkin seeds
- Drizzle on the Lemon Vinaigrette and serve
Tell me, are you hosting Easter or Passover dinner? What are you cooking up this week?
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Asparagus is one of my favorite veggies so Im glad its in season! And this looks great, even the dressing I think I would make on its own to use with other salads!
The dressing would be fabulous on anything!
This just sounds beautiful! So many amazing and fresh flavors of spring! I just wish it looked like spring around here…
I know we are so back and forth everyday! Soon we will be complaining about the heat though
I love how springlike this dish is. This dressing looks yummy. I hope it’s spring here soon!
Thanks! I know it’s crazy up and downs here as well
This looks so good! I love the fresh dressing on it too! Carrots are always one of my favs.
They are so versatile in salads and everything else
ricing carrots sounds like an awesome idea! this is such a spring inspired salad, yum yum yum
Spring veggies are amazing. I sure wish it would start to feel like spring here. Love the colors in this salad!
I know seriously!
This s the perfect spring salad! All the ingredients are so fresh and colorful!
I was hoping you would like it 🙂
This looks so amazing and fresh! Carrots are one of my favorites. I will certainly be making this!!
Oh great I hope you enjoy it!
Looks like the perfect side dish!
thanks so much
What a unique way to eat carrots! Unfortunatley I’m allergic to carrots, but I’m going to share this recipe with my dad as I know he would love it!
Really? I’ve never heard of anyone being allergic to carrots!
I love that you can make different veggies into ‘rice’ or noodles; it’s such a fun twist. I still love pasta, but I love these too because they are so colorful!
Thanks and of course you could always add some pasta in as well to make it a more hearty dish
This sounds right up my alley! Yum!!!
Oh great hope you and the family enjoy it
This sounds very easy and tasty. You gotta love anything you don’t really have to cook.
yes definitely as easy salad
I love carrots and this looks great!! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks so much hope you try it out
What a great idea for a salad. I can’t believe it’s almost Passover already.
I know time is flying by!
This looks great and so “springy”!
Thanks so much I am so ready for spring to stay here
This looks so good! I love the fresh flavors, my favorite veggies, and the bright colors. This would be great for Easter, or in my case I might eat the whole thing for lunch. 😉
That works too! Have a great meatless Monday
This is full of all my favorite veggies, and I have been in love with white balsamic recently. Pinned for later!
I do love a white balsamic as well. Thanks for joining us today
Oh my goodness, this looks so good and it’s full of my fav veggies! Can’t wait to give it a try!
Thanks so much
MMMMMmmmm! Yummy dishes. Great choices! Carrots are one my favorite. Yes indeed I had some today and so did our guinea’s (guinea pigs). Thank you for the wonderful creative recipes. 🙂
Thanks so much hope you enjoy
This looks so fabulous! I pinned it tor try…YUM!!!
Thanks so much!
How creative is this?! I seriously need more veggie side dish ideas; I feel like all we ever eat is broccoli on the side, haha.
It is very easy to get in a veggie rut for sure 🙂
I couldn’t wait to check this out after seeing the pic on IG. It’s so bright and colorful! Carrots are my favorite spring veggie, and fresh peas are a close second. We’re still planning Easter weekend; I’ll have to keep this in mind!
Fabulous hope you try it out sometime
Typically, I’m the hostess for family dinners (because I have the most available space…and I truly enjoy playing hostess LOL). Not sure what we’re doing for Easter yet…..sometimes we go to a buffet-type of venue after church on Easter Sunday.
I think you are destined to cook this year!
What a beautifully colorful salad! I just love how many veggies are “in season” once Spring starts.
I know I get excited by them!
This might work on my husband, the meat eater. I’m gonna try it! Thanks!
I wish you luck! It would not work on mine 🙂
Woah, this looks so powerful in colour! I bet it tastes just as good as it looks!
Thanks so much
How pretty! And what a unique idea! This is a such a fresh and pretty dish for spring!
Thanks hope you give it a try
This is a great idea and is a recipe I can really use on the 21-day alkaline cleanse that I’m doing. Thanks for the inspiration 🙂
Oh great to hear it will work for you!
Look at that awesome vibrant orange color! What a simple but healthy salad. Thanks for another great one!
Thanks so much hope you enjoy it
Such a great idea! I love all the color and fresh flavor you have packed in there not to mention some of my favorite veggies! Happy Meatless Monday!
Thanks friend hope you have a great week!
This post makes me just want to add more carrots to my salads! Perfect for Spring!
That was the idea!! 🙂 thanks
I’m a big fun of asparagus. My kids loves when i prepare a dish of vegetables. Thank you for this recipe.
thanks for stopping by
Yum, what a creative recipe, looks delicious!
Thanks so much. So glad it’s salad season again
What a clever way to use carrots!
Thanks so much!
I don’t know what I like more, the colorful photo or the recipe. I’ll go with both. This is a perfect for spring recipe.
I love all the spring veggies thanks
That looks lovely – and the dressing sounds perfect. I’m not sure what we’re doing for Easter next weekend. Probably not cooking in our kitchen yet though.
I bet soon though!