Ingredients:

  • Mixed greens (e.g., romaine, spring mix)
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Cucumber
  • Red onion
  • Lemon
  • Olive oil
  • Dijon mustard
  • Honey
  • Salt and pepper
  • Carrots
  • Butter
  • Honey
  • Fresh thyme
  • Salt and pepper
  • Asparagus
  • Olive oil
  • Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
  • Lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions:

  1. Classic Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette: Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. Wash and chop the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Combine greens and vegetables, drizzle vinaigrette before serving.
  2. Honey-Glazed Carrots: Peel and slice carrots. Melt butter in a sauté pan, add carrots, and cook until tender. Add honey, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook until glazed and tender-crisp. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs.
  3. Steamed Asparagus with Parmesan: Trim asparagus ends. Steam asparagus until tender-crisp. Toss with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese before serving.