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Easy Cold Asparagus Salad
This asparagus cold salad with mustard dressing is a must for asparagus lovers. It's an easy way to transform asparagus into a dish everyone will love.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 210 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course , Salad , Appetizer , Snacks , Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 bunches fresh asparagus
- 1 lemon juiced
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup red bell peppers diced
- 1 cup cucumber diced
- 1 avocado diced
- ½ cup red onion diced
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoons mint julienned
Instructions
- Break off the bottoms of the stems of the asparagus and discard.
- Cut the asparagus into thirds.
- Blanche the asparagus by placing the asparagus in boiling water. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Immediately transfer the asparagus by shocking it in an ice bath to retain its color and to stop it from cooking.
- Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl add the lemon juice, oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. Mix until combined. Taste to see if more honey is needed.
- Add the remainder of the ingredients to the bowl. Gently toss until combined.
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Notes
- Choose the freshest asparagus you can find for your salad.
- Don't overcook the asparagus. You want them to maintain some crunch.
- Use thin or thick spears. Just be sure they are the same thickness so that they all cook in the same amount of time.
- You can add cherry tomatoes for extra juiciness or tangy radishes. For a protein boost, include grilled chicken or chickpeas. Toasted almonds or pine nuts can provide a nutty flavor and extra texture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
210kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
199mg
(8%)
Potassium
613mg
(18%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
2117IU
(42%)
Vitamin C
55mg
(61%)
Calcium
156mg
(16%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 210kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 199mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 613mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 2117IU | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 55mg | 61% |
| Calcium | 156mg | 16% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.