Dairy-Free Fresh Asparagus Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Elevate your springtime menu with this vibrant Dairy-Free Fresh Asparagus Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette, a light and refreshing dish that's bursting with flavor and color. Tender blanched asparagus is paired with juicy cherry tomatoes and crisp red onion, all brought together by a tangy homemade lemon vinaigrette featuring a zesty blend of olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and garlic. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 25 minutes, is perfect for lunch, a picnic side dish, or as a healthy addition to your dinner table. Topped with fresh parsley and free of any dairy, it’s a wholesome, plant-based delight that’s both nutrient-packed and irresistibly delicious. Whether served fresh or after allowing the flavors to meld, this seasonal asparagus salad is guaranteed to brighten up any meal!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh asparagus
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
Step 2
Trim the tough ends off the asparagus and cut the spears into 2-inch pieces. Add them to the boiling water, blanching for about 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
Step 3
Immediately transfer the asparagus to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
Step 4
Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion. Mince the garlic.
Step 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the lemon vinaigrette.
Step 6
In a large salad bowl, combine the blanched asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
Step 7
Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the vegetables and toss gently to coat.
Step 8
Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad.
Step 9
Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Step 10
Serve the salad fresh, or let it sit for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (775.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 677.2 |
| Total Fat 58.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1323.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 34.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 14.0g | |
| Protein 12.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 169.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1492.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories