Mediterranean Diet Fresh Asparagus Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Bright, crisp, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Fresh Asparagus Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a vibrant addition to your healthy eating repertoire. Perfect for fans of the Mediterranean diet, this salad combines tender blanched asparagus, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, tangy red onion, and briny kalamata olives, all tossed in a zesty homemade lemon vinaigrette infused with Dijon mustard, garlic, and oregano. Topped with crumbled feta cheese for a creamy finish, this quick-to-make dish is ideal as a refreshing appetizer, a side dish for grilled proteins, or even a light main course. Ready in just 20 minutes, this nutrient-packed salad is as delicious as it is visually stunning, making it a perfect choice for any occasion.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh asparagus
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 small red onion
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Start by trimming the tough ends off the asparagus spears. Cut the asparagus into 1-inch pieces.
Step 2
Bring a pot of water to a boil and briefly blanch the asparagus by cooking it for 2-3 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Immediately transfer the asparagus to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process, then drain well.
Step 3
Halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the cucumber. Thinly slice the red onion. Halve or quarter the kalamata olives, depending on size.
Step 4
In a large salad bowl, combine the blanched asparagus, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and kalamata olives.
Step 5
To make the lemon vinaigrette, mince the garlic clove and combine it with the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl or jar. Whisk or shake until well combined and emulsified.
Step 6
Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the salad ingredients in the large bowl and toss gently to combine.
Step 7
Crumble the feta cheese over the top of the salad just before serving. Give the salad one last gentle toss.
Step 8
Serve the Mediterranean asparagus salad chilled or at room temperature, as desired. Enjoy as a starter, side, or light main dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1162.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1176.9 |
| Total Fat 104.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 21.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g | |
| Cholesterol 66.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3601.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 51.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 17.2g | |
| Protein 24.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 12IU | 0% |
| Calcium 675.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1766.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories