Spring Mix Strawberry Asparagus Salad
Celebrate the vibrant flavors of the season with this Spring Mix Strawberry Asparagus Salad, a refreshing and colorful blend of fresh greens, juicy strawberries, and tender, blanched asparagus. Enhanced with the crunch of toasted slivered almonds and the creamy tang of feta cheese, this salad is a perfect harmony of textures and tastes. Dressed in a bright, homemade balsamic vinaigrette with hints of honey and Dijon mustard, it strikes the ideal balance of sweet and savory. Ready in just 20 minutes, this stunning dish is perfect as a light lunch, a side dish, or a show-stopping element for your springtime gatherings. Bursting with seasonal ingredients, it’s a healthy, crowd-pleasing salad that’s as delicious as it is beautiful!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups spring mix greens
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 0.33 cups slivered almonds
- 0.33 cups feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and dry the spring mix greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Wash the strawberries, remove the stems, and slice them thinly. Add the sliced strawberries to the bowl.
Trim the woody ends off the asparagus and cut the spears into 2-inch pieces.
Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Blanch the asparagus pieces for 2-3 minutes, then transfer them immediately to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and pat dry. Add the asparagus to the bowl with the greens and strawberries.
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the slivered almonds for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until golden brown. Remove from heat and let cool. Sprinkle the almonds over the salad.
Crumble the feta cheese and add it to the salad.
To make the dressing, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small jar or bowl. Whisk or shake until well mixed.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and flavorful Spring Mix Strawberry Asparagus Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
877 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.0 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.2 g | 71% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 626 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.6 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.5 g | ||
| Protein | 21.2 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 481 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1178 mg | 25% | |
*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.
