Green Salad with Asparagus & Peas

• 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup canola oil or extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 2 heads Boston or Bibb lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
• 2 cups very thinly sliced fresh asparagus (about 1 bunch)
• 2 cups shelled fresh peas (about 3 pounds unshelled)
• 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives or scallion greens

Preparation

1. Combine lemon zest and juice, oil, sugar, salt and pepper in a large salad bowl. Add lettuce, asparagus, peas, tomatoes and chives (or scallion greens); toss to coat.

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