Heart-Healthy Fresh Asparagus Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Bright, refreshing, and packed with nutrients, the Heart-Healthy Fresh Asparagus Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette delivers a medley of vibrant flavors and textures perfect for any occasion. This wholesome salad combines tender, blanched asparagus, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp radishes, creamy avocado, and fresh baby spinach, all tossed in a zesty homemade lemon vinaigrette made with extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey. Ready in just 20 minutes and loaded with heart-healthy ingredients, this salad is an ideal option for a light lunch, a side dish, or a dinner party centerpiece. Bursting with antioxidants, healthy fats, and a citrusy zing, this recipe proves that eating healthy can be delicious and satisfying.
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Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh asparagus spears
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 100 grams radishes
- 150 grams baby spinach
- 1 large avocado
- 1 large lemon
- 60 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and trim the tough ends off the asparagus spears, then cut them into bite-sized pieces about 2 inches long.
Step 2
Blanch the asparagus: bring a pot of water to a boil, then add the asparagus and cook for 2 minutes. Immediately transfer to an ice bath to cool, then drain and pat dry.
Step 3
Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the radishes thinly.
Step 4
Peel and pit the avocado, then cut it into cubes.
Step 5
In a large salad bowl, combine the blanched asparagus, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced radishes, baby spinach, and avocado cubes.
Step 6
To prepare the lemon vinaigrette, zest the lemon and then juice it, yielding about 60 ml of lemon juice.
Step 7
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Step 8
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring the vegetables are evenly coated.
Step 9
Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to an hour to let the flavors meld.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1295.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1060.1 |
| Total Fat 87.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 12.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2425.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 69.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 33.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 27.5g | |
| Protein 21.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 351.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2756.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories