Low Fat Fresh Asparagus Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Brighten your table with this Low Fat Fresh Asparagus Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette, a vibrant, healthy dish bursting with springtime flavors. Perfect for a light lunch or a refreshing side, this salad combines tender-crisp blanched asparagus, juicy cherry tomatoes, and delicate red onion, all dressed in a tangy homemade vinaigrette featuring lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey. Ready in just 20 minutes, this low-fat recipe is not only quick and easy but also packed with nutrients. Fresh parsley adds a pop of color and flavor, making this dish as beautiful as it is delicious. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a bright, zesty addition to any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh asparagus
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 red onion
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Trim the woody ends from the asparagus and cut the spears into 1-2 inch pieces.
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the asparagus and blanch for 2-3 minutes, until bright green and tender-crisp.
Immediately drain and transfer the asparagus into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, drain well and set aside.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are well coated.
Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle over the salad as a garnish.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour to allow flavors to meld together.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
316 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.3 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 733 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.6 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.1 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.7 g | ||
| Protein | 12.8 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 161 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 1508 mg | 32% | |
*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.
