Description
As spring arrives, this vibrant Asparagus Salad brings a refreshing crunch to your meals. Featuring tender asparagus, sweet cherry tomatoes, and toasted nuts, all drizzled with a zesty lemon dressing, itβs perfect for picnics, potlucks, or simply brightening up your dinner table. Quick to prepare and deliciously colorful, this salad will surely become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh asparagus
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup toasted almonds or walnuts
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Wash asparagus and trim the woody ends; cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Blanch the asparagus: Boil salted water, add asparagus for 2 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath.
- Slice the veggies: Halve cherry tomatoes and thinly slice red onion while asparagus cools.
- Make the dressing: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Combine: In a large bowl, mix cooled asparagus, tomatoes, onions, and nuts; drizzle dressing and toss gently.
- Serve: Arrange in a serving bowl or on plates; garnish with additional nuts if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Blanching
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, experiment with different nuts or add feta cheese for creaminess. You can also incorporate other vegetables like bell peppers for variety. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.