Strawberry Asparagus Salad
Brighten up your plate with this refreshing and vibrant Strawberry Asparagus Salad, a perfect celebration of fresh, seasonal produce. Crisp-tender asparagus and sweet, juicy strawberries create a delightful contrast of textures and flavors, complemented by creamy crumbled goat cheese, toasted pecans, and a bed of tender baby spinach. Finished with a zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard, this salad strikes the perfect balance between tangy, sweet, and savory. Ready in just 25 minutes, this elegant and nutritious dish is ideal for springtime gatherings, as a light lunch, or as a colorful side at your next dinner party. Packed with nutrients and bursting with flavor, this Strawberry Asparagus Salad is sure to be a hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams Fresh asparagus
- 250 grams Fresh strawberries
- 100 grams Baby spinach
- 60 grams Goat cheese
- 50 grams Pecans
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash and trim the woody ends off the asparagus. Slice the asparagus into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Blanch the asparagus for 2–3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and transfer immediately to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain again and set aside.
Wash and hull the strawberries, then slice them into halves or quarters depending on their size.
Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and ground black pepper to create the dressing.
In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach, blanched asparagus, sliced strawberries, goat cheese (crumbled), and toasted pecans.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, flavorful Strawberry Asparagus Salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1179 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.7 g | 127% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.3 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 47 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 1665 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.6 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.8 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.2 g | ||
| Protein | 31.7 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 365 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 17.1 mg | 95% | |
| Potassium | 1547 mg | 33% | |
*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.
