Asparagus Salad

This asparagus salad combines all my favorite seasonal produce – crisp radishes, asparagus, sweet peas, and fresh herbs. It’s easy to make, and it’s flavorful, bright, and refreshing. Enjoy it on its own for a light lunch, or serve it as a side dish with almost anything you like.

• 2 bunches asparagus, tender parts, chopped into 1-inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• ½ garlic clove, grated
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
• Avocado Dressing
• ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
• 3 radishes, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup pine nuts
• Fresh mint or basil leaves, for garnish

Avocado Dressing

• 1 ripe avocado, pitted
• ¾ cup water
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill
• ½ garlic clove
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper