Asparagus Salad
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Asparagus Salad
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This asparagus salad is tender asparagus, tomatoes, olives, red onion and radishes, all tossed in a homemade dressing and topped with feta cheese. A unique and delicious springtime salad that is sure to get rave reviews!
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Ingredients
For the salad
- 1 pound asparagus stalks woody ends removed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup radishes thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup kalamata olives pitted and halved
- 1/3 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, plus more for garnish
For the dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions
For the salad
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook for 2-3 minutes until just tender and bright green.
- Remove the asparagus from the pot and place it in a bowl of ice water to cool. Drain the stalks, place on a paper towel and pat dry.
- Cut the asparagus stalks into 1 1/2 inch pieces.
- Add the asparagus, tomatoes, onion, radishes, olives and parsley to a large bowl.
For the dressing
- Place all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat. Sprinkle with feta cheese then serve, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
- This salad can be prepared up to 4 hours before you plan to serve it. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator and add the feta cheese just before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
211kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
341mg
(14%)
Potassium
383mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1391IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
109mg
(11%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 211 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 211kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 341mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 383mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1391IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 109mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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54 reviews
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