Fresh Asparagus Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant *Fresh Asparagus Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette*, a refreshing, crisp side dish that’s bursting with seasonal flavors. Tender, blanched asparagus spears pair perfectly with juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy red onion, and creamy feta cheese, while toasted pine nuts add a delightful crunch. The zesty lemon vinaigrette, made with extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, ties everything together with a bright, citrusy kick. Ready in just 20 minutes, this healthy, gluten-free salad is perfect for spring and summer gatherings, pairing beautifully with grilled meats, seafood, or as a light standalone option. Enjoy it chilled or at room temperature for maximum flavor and freshness!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Fresh asparagus
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese
• 0.25 cup Pine nuts
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the asparagus. Snap off and discard the woody ends of the asparagus stalks. Cut the asparagus into 2-inch pieces.

Step 2

Bring a pot of water to a boil and prepare an ice bath by filling a bowl with ice water.

Step 3

Blanch the asparagus in boiling water for 2 minutes until bright green and just tender.

Step 4

Immediately transfer the asparagus to the ice bath to stop the cooking process. After a few minutes, drain and set aside.

Step 5

Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion.

Step 6

In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pine nuts until golden brown, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.

Step 8

In a large salad bowl, combine the drained asparagus, cherry tomatoes, red onion slices, and feta cheese.

Step 9

Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Step 10

Sprinkle toasted pine nuts on top before serving.

Step 11

Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(866.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	969.7

Total Fat 83.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.0g
Cholesterol 66.8mg	0%
Sodium 2173.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 45.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.9g	0%
Total Sugars 20.8g
Protein 27.7g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 521.1mg	0%
Iron 13.0mg	0%
Potassium 1655.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 72.1%

Protein: 10.6%

Carbs: 17.3%