Once water is boiling, add peas and blanch until bright green and ... Adjust seasoning with more salt, lemon juice and olive oil, to taste. Spoon salad onto a platter or individual plates.

Adjust the dressing to your taste: The dressing for this salad is tangy and creamy, but you can adjust the proportions of mayonnaise, sour cream, and vinegar to your liking.

Use a blender to mix all dressing ingredients until creamy. Refrigerate. Snap woody ends from asparagus. Remove strings from snap peas. Remove fava beans from pods. Bring a pot of salted water to ...