Dressed Asparagus Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Dressed Asparagus Salad, a showcase of crisp, tender asparagus paired with the zesty tang of a homemade lemon-Dijon dressing. Perfectly blanched asparagus is combined with fresh baby spinach or peppery arugula, then elevated with crunchy toasted almonds, savory shavings of Parmesan cheese, and a pop of color from optional juicy cherry tomatoes. Ready in just 20 minutes, this healthy and elegant salad is ideal as a side dish or a light main course and delivers the perfect balance of textures and flavors. Whether for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this asparagus salad is a refreshing way to celebrate seasonal produce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams asparagus
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 unit garlic clove, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 100 grams baby spinach or arugula
- 3 tablespoons toasted almonds, sliced
- 20 grams Parmesan cheese, shaved
- 100 grams cherry tomatoes (optional, halved)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and prepare an ice water bath in a separate bowl.
Trim the woody ends from the asparagus, then blanch the asparagus in the boiling water for 2 minutes, or until bright green and tender-crisp.
Quickly transfer the blanched asparagus to the ice water bath to stop the cooking, then drain and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Arrange the cooked asparagus on a serving platter or mix it gently with baby spinach or arugula in a large salad bowl.
Drizzle the lemon dressing over the asparagus and greens, ensuring even coating.
Top the salad with toasted sliced almonds, shaved Parmesan cheese, and optional cherry tomatoes, if using.
Toss lightly if desired, or serve as arranged, and enjoy immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
765 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.7 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.6 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 1693 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.4 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.0 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.7 g | ||
| Protein | 26.5 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 517 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 15.2 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 2025 mg | 43% | |
*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.
