Dressed Asparagus Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Dressed Asparagus Salad, a showcase of crisp, tender asparagus paired with the zesty tang of a homemade lemon-Dijon dressing. Perfectly blanched asparagus is combined with fresh baby spinach or peppery arugula, then elevated with crunchy toasted almonds, savory shavings of Parmesan cheese, and a pop of color from optional juicy cherry tomatoes. Ready in just 20 minutes, this healthy and elegant salad is ideal as a side dish or a light main course and delivers the perfect balance of textures and flavors. Whether for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this asparagus salad is a refreshing way to celebrate seasonal produce.
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Ingredients
- 500 grams asparagus
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 unit garlic clove, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 100 grams baby spinach or arugula
- 3 tablespoons toasted almonds, sliced
- 20 grams Parmesan cheese, shaved
- 100 grams cherry tomatoes (optional, halved)
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and prepare an ice water bath in a separate bowl.
Step 2
Trim the woody ends from the asparagus, then blanch the asparagus in the boiling water for 2 minutes, or until bright green and tender-crisp.
Step 3
Quickly transfer the blanched asparagus to the ice water bath to stop the cooking, then drain and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Step 4
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 5
Arrange the cooked asparagus on a serving platter or mix it gently with baby spinach or arugula in a large salad bowl.
Step 6
Drizzle the lemon dressing over the asparagus and greens, ensuring even coating.
Step 7
Top the salad with toasted sliced almonds, shaved Parmesan cheese, and optional cherry tomatoes, if using.
Step 8
Toss lightly if desired, or serve as arranged, and enjoy immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (831.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 765.0 |
| Total Fat 60.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 11.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.2g | |
| Cholesterol 20mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1693.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 41.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 19.7g | |
| Protein 26.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 517.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2025.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories