Strawberry Spinach and Asparagus Salad
Strawberry, spinach and asparagus salad is made with fresh spring veggies, strawberries, almonds and goat cheese! An easy, beautiful and flavorful spring salad!
Ingredients
- 2 cups asparagus fresh, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 heaping cups spinach fresh
- 2 cups strawberry sliced in half, fresh
- 1 spring onion chopped, large
- 1/2 cup pea shoots
- 2 tablespoons almonds sliced
- 1 ounce goat cheese crumbled
- lemon juice juice from 1/2 lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- salt to taste, freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water mixed with a teaspoon of salt to a boil over medium heat. Set aside a bowl of iced water. Add the asparagus to the boiling water and cook for 2 or 3 minutes. Drain the asparagus and immediately add it to the ice water.
- In a large bowl combine asparagus, spinach, strawberries, onion, pea shoots, almonds and goat cheese. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt and pepper. Pour dressing over salad and toss lightly to coat.
Notes
- Omit the goat cheese to make dairy free.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- You can find pea shoots at your local farmers market or grocery store. You can omit them, if desired.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 172
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0g | |
| Calories | 172kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 46mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 364mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 2135IU | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 72.8mg | 81% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.