Healthy Recipes Healthy Seasonal Recipes Healthy Spring Recipes Healthy Spring Salad Recipes Spring Salad with Pickled Shallot & Avocado Be the first to rate & review! Quick-pickling the shallot tames its sharpness while preserving its crunch. Instead of pouring the pickling liquid down the drain, we use it to make a flavorful vinaigrette for this spring salad. By Bill Millholland Updated on April 18, 2024 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Ryan Liebe Active Time: 35 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 6 Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Dairy-Free Soy-Free High-Fiber Heart-Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients ½ small shallot, thinly sliced and separated into rings ¼ cup white-wine vinegar 2 teaspoons granulated sugar Pinch of salt plus 1/2 teaspoon, divided 1 ½ cups snow peas, trimmed (4 ounces) 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper ¾ cup grapeseed or canola oil 10 cups baby romaine or butter lettuce leaves 4 radishes, thinly sliced 1 ripe avocado, sliced 6 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted Shaved pecorino Romano cheese for garnish Directions Place shallot in a medium heatproof bowl. Bring vinegar, sugar and a pinch of salt to a simmer in a small saucepan. Simmer for 2 minutes, then pour over the shallot. Let stand, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, fill the saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add snow peas and cook until tender-crisp, about 1 minute. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice water to cool. Drain and slice the peas on the bias. Transfer the pickled shallots to a small bowl with a slotted spoon. Whisk mustard, pepper and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt into the pickling liquid. Slowly drizzle in oil, whisking constantly, until thoroughly blended. Combine lettuce and the snow peas in a large bowl. Add 1/2 cup dressing (reserve the remaining dressing for another use) and toss gently to coat. Top the salad with radishes, avocado, almonds and the pickled shallots. Garnish with cheese, if desired. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, April 2021 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 229 Calories 21g Fat 8g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Serving Size 1 1/2 cups Calories 229 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 8g 3% Dietary Fiber 4g 14% Total Sugars 2g Protein 3g 6% Total Fat 21g 27% Saturated Fat 2g 10% Vitamin A 1595IU 32% Sodium 196mg 9% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved