Spring Pea Salad

Make a light, fresh spring pea salad for a weeknight meal or a special-occasion dinner.

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I love peas; I enjoy them whole and juiced but my favorite way to munch on them is in this spring salad. There is so much green in this dish: mixed greens, avocados and peas. No dressing from a bottle here! Sherry vinegar and freshly squeezed orange juice make this salad flavorful without the added calories and fat of traditional store-bought dressings. I also like to throw in some flax oil for an added dose of healthy fats. Serve this salad for lunch or as a side at dinner.

Spring Pea Salad
Serves 4
Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs. fresh peas in the pod, shelled (approximately 2 cups) or 2 cups frozen peas

8 cups fresh mixed salad greens
1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and diced
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
3 tablespoond Barlean's Flax Oil
2 teaspoons red wine or sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons chia seeds
Directions

Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the peas and cook for 4-5 minutes or until bright green and tender. Drain and rinse under cold water.

In a large mixing bowl, toss the peas with remaining ingredients. Mix well to combine; serve.

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