Low Carb Fresh Asparagus Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Bright, zesty, and refreshingly light, this Low Carb Fresh Asparagus Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is the ultimate side dish for health-conscious food lovers. Featuring tender-crisp blanched asparagus, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a pop of flavor from red onion and fresh parsley, this salad is dressed in a tangy homemade lemon vinaigrette made with real lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and olive oil. It's a low-carb, gluten-free recipe perfect for spring and summer gatherings, weekday lunches, or as a vibrant addition to your dinner table. With just 15 minutes of prep and a quick blanching step, this salad is quick, easy, and a nutritional powerhouse packed with fresh, wholesome ingredients.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:2 mins

Total Time:17 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams asparagus
• 200 grams cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 30 grams fresh parsley
• 1 large lemon
• 60 milliliters olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash the asparagus under cold water and snap off the woody ends. Bring a pot of water to a boil and prepare an ice bath. Blanch the asparagus in boiling water for 2 minutes until bright green and slightly tender, then immediately transfer them to the ice bath to cool. Once cooled, drain and pat them dry with a kitchen towel. Cut the asparagus into 1.5-inch pieces.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and finely slice the red onion. Roughly chop the fresh parsley.

Step 3

In a small bowl, prepare the lemon vinaigrette by zesting and juicing the lemon. Combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until emulsified and smooth.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the asparagus, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley. Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.

Step 5

Let the salad sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together, then serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. Stir before serving to redistribute the vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(933.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	721.5

Total Fat 59.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1340.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 42.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.1g	0%
Total Sugars 19.5g
Protein 15.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 227.9mg	0%
Iron 13.9mg	0%
Potassium 1944.3mg	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: 69.7%

Protein: 8.0%

Carbs: 22.3%