It's Sunday and time for another #SundaySupper! This week we're inspired by Spring and are sharing some of our favorite recipes that make us think of spring coming. To me, I always think of a salad made with fresh raw ingredients when someone mentions spring. I love a fresh and crisp salad that can be enjoyed on a warm spring day.
This recipe is a really simple raw salad that easy to make, but balances the distinct flavor of asparagus with the sweetness of apples and bell pepper.
Be sure to check out everyone else's spring recipe underneath mine, and join us at 7pm tonight for our twitter chat! Just search for #sundaysupper.
Asparagus Bell Pepper Salad
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 2 people
Ingredients
1 bell pepper
1 handful of shredded carrots
3 stalks of asparagus
half of one apple
half of one lemon
salt and pepper
Steps
Thinly slice the pepper, asparagus, and apple into very thin strips, about the same thickness as the shredded carrots. Combine the pepper, carrots, asparagus, and apple in a bowl. Add the juice of the lemon and a dash of salt and pepper. Toss, and serve as an appetizer or a side.
Check out the recipes of all the other participants!
Green and Spring Dishes Menu Includes:
Breakfast
- Baked Eggs with Shaved Asparagus and Proscuitto by The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
- Shrimp and Leek Quiche by Gourmet Drizzles
- Spinach and Cheddar Quiche for St. Patrick’s Day Brunch by Supper For A Steal
- Asparagus and Spring Onion Frittatta by Country Girl in the Village
- Savory Crepes with Prawns, Broccoli and Hollandaise Sauce by Masala Herb
- Egg Bake with Spring Onions, Asparagus and Artichokes by The Wimpy Vegetarian
Apps, Bread, Salads, Soups and Dressings:
- Gluten Free Irish Soda Bread by The Meltaways
- Strawberry, Avocado, Spinach Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette by Daily Dish Recipes
- Asparagus Gazpacho by The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Spinach Bacon Salad by In The Kitchen with Audrey
- Anchovy and Egg Salad by Pescetarian Journal
- Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup by Fast Food to Fresh Food
- Asparagus Red Pepper Salad by No One Likes Crumbley Cookies
- White Asparagus & Salmon Spring Salad by Family Foodie
- Chicken-Strawberry Field Green Salad w/Strawberry Balsamic Dressing by The Weekend Gourmet
- Bacon & Egg Spring Salad by Daddy Knows Less
- Green Garbanzo Hummus by Soni’s Food
Main and Sides:
- Pea Shoot Risotto by Small Wallet, Big Appetite
- Creamy Meyer Lemon Pasta by Juanita’s Cocina
- Sweet Ginger Scallion Noodles by What Smells So Good?
- Asparagus Pesto w/Heirloom Fingerlings and Orecchiette by Webicurean
- Coddle for St. Patrick’s Day by Noshing With The Nolands
- Corned Beef Cabbage Rolls by Curious Cuisiniere
- Brown Butter Brussels Sprouts with Gruyère and Hazelnuts by Hip Foodie Mom
- Raw Cucumber Sandwich with Avocado and Spinach Sauce by Mama’s Blissful Bites
- Berry Tacos by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Asparagus and Prosciutto Bundles by Diabetic Foodie
- Caramelized Grapes and Brie Whole Wheat Galette by Vintage Kitchen
- Pink Water Kimchi (Nabak Kimchi) by Kimchi Mom
Desserts:
- Key Lime Cheesecake by The Foodie Army Wife
- Irish Coffee Ice Cream with Caramel Whiskey Sauce by 30A Eats
- Key Lime Cream Cheese Empanadas by La Cocina de Leslie
- Coconut Raspberry Layer Cake by Gotta Get Baked
- Fresh Mango Berry Mousse With Coconut Cream by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Gluten Free Carrot Cookies by Simply Gourmet
- Chocolate Mint Brownies by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Strawberry Sorbet by Magnolia Days
- Cadbury Creme Egg Pull-Apart Sweet Rolls by Chocolate Moosey
- Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Meyer Lemon Ice Cream Sandwiches by Cravings of a Lunatic
- Lemon Roll Cake by The Ninja Baker
- Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream by Kudos Kitchen by Renee
- Candied Flowers by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Lemon Citrus Cookies by Mom’s Test Kitchen
- Mini Fruit Tarts by Big Bear’s Wife
- Chocolate Pudding with Irish Cream by Buffy and George
- Faux Fried Ice Cream by Neighborfood
- Watergate Salad by Cupcakes and Pearls Blog
- Good-for-You Strawberry Tiramisu Cheesecake Cups by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Beverages:
Guinness Beer Milkshake by The Urban Mrs
Wines to Pair with Springtime #SundaySupper Dishes by ENOFYLZ Wine Blog
Irish Spring Tea Party by My Cute Bride
Guinness Beer Milkshake by The Urban Mrs
Wines to Pair with Springtime #SundaySupper Dishes by ENOFYLZ Wine Blog
Irish Spring Tea Party by My Cute Bride
Loving your fresh raw spring salad! Feel healthier just looking at it!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I definitely feel healthy eating it!
ReplyDeleteAlways looking for interesting salad combos and this one looks interesting ! Looks pretty too !
ReplyDeleteYup! It's definitely not a boring looking salad, part of the reason I like making it is for the variation in colors.
ReplyDeleteI love crisp salads too - need to have that crunch. I've never thought of apples and asparagus together, but I'll bet the flavors are great.
ReplyDeleteYum! That is a treat to the eyes and the taste buds. I have never tried raw asparagus in a salad before. I can't wait to get my hands on some local asparagus to try this with.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic idea to combine peppers, asparagus, and apples in a delicious spring salad! Happy spring to you :) ~ Bea
ReplyDeleteThanks! It's definitely one of my favorite spring salads to make.
ReplyDeleteI love the colors in this salad :)
ReplyDeleteI love combining fruit with salads. This looks so vibrant, fresh and healthy, all things my body is craving after I've stuffed it full of rich, fatty, indulgent foods all winter long.
ReplyDeleteSimple is always better! Love the colors!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fresh, healthy and easy idea! I love this. I am always looking for quick and easy 2 serving recipes. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteNice crunchy salad and I can even see it being a topping on a sandwich.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea and such a light and refreshing-looking way to serve the freshest veggies. Kudos!
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ReplyDeleteVery cool salad! I'm thinking of attempting to grow my own bell peppers this year. This would be so tasty.
ReplyDeleteRaw asparagus is great and I like that you paired it with apple. So refreshing for spring!
ReplyDeleteThis is so elegant and delicious, a perfect starter or palate cleanser for sure
ReplyDeleteMost definitely!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great combination for a salad, yummy!!
ReplyDeleteGreat choice to represent spring!
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