Dairy-Free Fresh Asparagus Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Elevate your springtime menu with this **Dairy-Free Fresh Asparagus Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette**, a vibrant dish brimming with seasonal flavors and healthful ingredients. Crisp, blanched asparagus pairs beautifully with juicy cherry tomatoes, sharp red onion, and a zesty homemade lemon vinaigrette infused with Dijon mustard and garlic. This quick recipe—ready in just 25 minutes—features a delightful balance of tangy citrus and fresh vegetables while remaining completely dairy-free, making it perfect for a variety of dietary needs. Topped with fresh parsley, this colorful salad is ideal as a light lunch or a stunning side dish for gatherings. Whether served immediately or after the flavors have mingled, it’s a refreshing, wholesome treat that highlights the best of simple, clean eating!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh asparagus
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
Trim the tough ends off the asparagus and cut the spears into 2-inch pieces. Add them to the boiling water, blanching for about 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
Immediately transfer the asparagus to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion. Mince the garlic.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the lemon vinaigrette.
In a large salad bowl, combine the blanched asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the vegetables and toss gently to coat.
Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Serve the salad fresh, or let it sit for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
162 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.1 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 279 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.4 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.4 g | ||
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 41 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 364 mg | 8% | |
*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.
