Vegan Fresh Asparagus Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Brighten up your table with this Vegan Fresh Asparagus Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette—a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish perfect for any occasion! Tender-crisp blanched asparagus is the star, paired with peppery arugula, crunchy sliced radishes, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado for a medley of textures and flavors. A sprinkle of toasted sliced almonds adds an irresistible nutty crunch, while the zesty homemade lemon vinaigrette, infused with Dijon mustard and lightly sweetened with maple syrup, ties everything together with its refreshing, tangy kick. Ready in just 20 minutes, this colorful salad is ideal as a light lunch, a side dish, or a show-stopping addition to vegan dinner spreads. Rich in nutrients, naturally gluten-free, and unbelievably delicious—this is plant-based eating at its freshest!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 bunch fresh asparagus
• 6 medium fresh radishes
• 4 cups arugula
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 0.25 cup sliced almonds
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 medium avocado

Directions

Step 1

Trim the woody ends from the asparagus and cut into 2-inch pieces.

Step 2

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with ice water.

Step 3

Blanch the asparagus in boiling water for 2 minutes until tender-crisp.

Step 4

Transfer the asparagus to the ice bath to cool, then drain and pat dry.

Step 5

Thinly slice the radishes and halve the cherry tomatoes.

Step 6

In a small bowl, prepare the vinaigrette. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

In a large salad bowl, combine the blanched asparagus, sliced radishes, cherry tomatoes, arugula, and sliced almonds.

Step 8

Toss the salad with the lemon vinaigrette until well coated.

Step 9

Peel and dice the avocado and gently fold into the salad.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, zesty flavors of this vegan asparagus salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1100.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1135.8

Total Fat 97.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1395.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 58.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.3g	0%
Total Sugars 21.9g
Protein 24.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 414.7mg	0%
Iron 14.5mg	0%
Potassium 2892.2mg	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: 72.6%

Protein: 8.1%

Carbs: 19.3%