5 from 16 votes
Asparagus Salad with a Dijon Vinaigrette
The Asparagus Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette features blanched asparagus cut into bite-sized pieces, paired with halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced radishes, toasted sliced almonds, crumbled feta cheese, and fresh parsley. The salad is dressed with a tangy Dijon mustard vinaigrette that provides balanced acidity and creaminess, complementing the crisp vegetables and nutty almonds.
Prep Time
12 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
195 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
Asparagus Salad
- 1 lb asparagus cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup cherry tomato sliced in half
- 4 radish thinly sliced
- ½ cup almonds sliced
- ⅓ cup feta cheese crumbled
- ⅓ cup parsley chopped, fresh
Dijon Vinaigrette
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
Instructions
Asparagus Salad
- Blanch the asparagus by boiling for 2-3 minutes and moving them into an ice bath.
- Plate the asparagus with cherry tomatoes and radishes. Top with almonds and add the dressing.
- Top with feta and parsley and serve.
Cup of Yum
Dijon Vinaigrette
- Place the olive oil, dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, kosher salt and black pepper in a jar. Shake well for a minute or two.
Notes
- Select asparagus with firm, bright spears and closed tips for best freshness.
- Remove tough asparagus ends by bending until they snap naturally.
- Optionally roast asparagus with olive oil before salad assembly for deeper flavor.
- Toast sliced almonds in a dry skillet until golden for added crunch and nuttiness.
- Customize salad with additions like avocado slices or grilled chicken for extra protein.
- Add dressing just before serving to keep salad crisp; start with small amounts and toss gently.
- Make extra dressing ahead and store in airtight container refrigerated up to one week; shake before reuse.
- Vigorously shake or whisk vinaigrette ingredients to create a creamy emulsion for smooth coating.
Nutrition Information
Calories
195kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Trans Fat
0.003g
(0%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
313mg
(13%)
Potassium
443mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1515IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
133mg
(13%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 195
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 195kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 313mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 443mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1515IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 133mg | 13% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.