Asparagus Salad Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
45 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
12 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
232 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
North American
Asparagus Salad Recipe
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This easy asparagus salad recipe is bursting with flavors. The still slightly crisp asparagus mix with salad greens, cherry tomatoes, goat cheese, and walnuts. Then a balsamic glaze dressing gets drizzled over the top which makes it taste amazing. You'll love this simple spring salad recipe!
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Ingredients
Asparagus salad
- 1 lb asparagus cut into 2-inch pieces
- 5 ounces salad greens
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
- ¼ cup toasted walnuts or pecans
- 2 tablespoons goat cheese
Balsamic glaze dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze balsamic reduction
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic very finely minced
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Bring 2-inches of water to boil in a medium-sized pot over high heat. Add the asparagus and set a timer for 2 minutes. Drain the water then rinse the asparagus under cold running water. Drain again then cover the asparagus in cold water. Add a few handfuls of ice cubes to the pot and set it aside.
- While the water is heating, make the dressing. Add the oil, balsamic glaze, dijon mustard, garlic, and salt to a bowl and whisk to combine. Add the water and whisk once more.
- Place the salad greens, cherry tomatoes, walnuts, and goat cheese into a salad bowl.
- Drain the water from the asparagus then use a paper towel to pat them dry. Put the asparagus into the salad bowl, pour the dressing over the top, and toss to mix everything.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 serving = ¼ of the recipe
Calories
232kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
54mg
(2%)
Potassium
370mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1426IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 232 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ¼ of the recipe | |
| Calories | 232kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 370mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1426IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
45 reviews
Excellent
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