Vegan Fresh Asparagus Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Vegan Fresh Asparagus Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is the ultimate springtime dish. Tender-crisp blanched asparagus pairs perfectly with peppery arugula, crunchy radishes, sweet cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado, all topped with toasted almonds for an irresistible texture combination. A zesty lemon vinaigrette made with olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, and just a hint of maple syrup ties the whole salad together, delivering a fresh and tangy punch in every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy vegan salad is perfect for lunch, a light dinner, or even as a vibrant side dish for your next gathering. Packed with healthy ingredients and plant-based goodness, it's a must-try recipe for asparagus lovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus
- 6 medium fresh radishes
- 4 cups arugula
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup sliced almonds
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium avocado
Instructions
Trim the woody ends from the asparagus and cut into 2-inch pieces.
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with ice water.
Blanch the asparagus in boiling water for 2 minutes until tender-crisp.
Transfer the asparagus to the ice bath to cool, then drain and pat dry.
Thinly slice the radishes and halve the cherry tomatoes.
In a small bowl, prepare the vinaigrette. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
In a large salad bowl, combine the blanched asparagus, sliced radishes, cherry tomatoes, arugula, and sliced almonds.
Toss the salad with the lemon vinaigrette until well coated.
Peel and dice the avocado and gently fold into the salad.
Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, zesty flavors of this vegan asparagus salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
277 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.1 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 293 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.3 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.0 g | ||
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 108 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 706 mg | 15% | |
*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.
