Asparagus Salad
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5
Asparagus Salad
Description
The recipe calls for cooking asparagus spears by simmering briefly to maintain their vibrant green color and crisp texture. Once cooled under cold water, the asparagus is combined with Lollo Rosso lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced radishes. The salad is dressed with lemon vinaigrette, which adds acidity and freshness without the heaviness of mayonnaise.
Crumbled light feta cheese adds a creamy, salty element, while pine nuts contribute a mild nutty crunch. The pine nuts can be toasted beforehand in a dry pan to intensify their flavor and texture. The gentle mixing technique ensures the asparagus spears remain intact and retain their shape.
This bright salad pairs well with grilled foods like BBQ, serving as a refreshing side dish with varied textures and colors. Its vinaigrette-based dressing makes it suitable for warm weather meals and outdoor dining.
Ingredients
- 500 g asparagus trimmed, spears
- 350 g Lollo Rosso lettuce salad
- 6 radish thinly sliced
- 6 cherry tomato halved
- 1 portion lemon vinaigrette
- 50 g feta cheese crumbled, light
- 2 tablespoon pine nuts
Instructions
- Trim the woody ends off of 500 g Asparagus spears and put into a pan of boiling water.
- Simmer for 4 minutes. Once cooked, drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a bowl, add 350 g Lollo Rosso salad, 6 Cherry tomatoes, 6 Radishes and rinsed asparagus.
- Pour over 1 portion Lemon vinaigrette and mix well to coat everything.
- Transfer to plates and top with 50 g Light Feta and 2 tablespoon Pine nuts.
Notes
- Blanch asparagus just until tender-crisp to preserve color and texture.
- Handle ingredients gently when mixing to avoid breaking the asparagus spears.
- Toast pine nuts in a dry pan before adding for enhanced flavor and crunch.
- The lemon vinaigrette dressing keeps the salad light, making it ideal for BBQ sides or warm weather meals.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 301 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 301kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 357mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 1070mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 15363IU | 307% |
| Vitamin C | 41mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 256mg | 26% |
| Iron | 9mg | 50% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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