This easy salad recipe helps you get your greens without sacrificing flavor.

This easy salad recipe proves that a fresh-tasting hearty plate of greens and mix-ins can be dinner.

The base is romaine lettuce heartsthe crispiest of lettuceswith chopped cucumber, snap peas, and edamame mixed in.

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Photo: Greg DuPree

Its a vegetable bonanza!

Add in chives and mint, plus pistachios for crunch and its pretty much a perfect salad.

Wait until you hear about the dressing.

Its a creamy avocado and yogurt situation with a Caesar-esque twist, thanks to an anchovy filet.

This recipe was developed by Anna Theoktisto.

Add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until just pourable.

Chop the remaining avocado and place it in a large bowl.

Add romaine, cucumber, snap peas, and edamame.

Toss with half the dressing.

Top with pistachios and remaining 14 cup chives and 2 tablespoons mint.

Serve the remaining dressing on the side.