Description
Refresh your palate with this vibrant Asparagus Salad, bursting with spring flavors and packed with nutrients. Tender asparagus pairs beautifully with sweet cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and zesty red onion, all drizzled with a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. This dish is perfect as a side or a light meal, easily customizable to suit any occasion. Quick to prepare and delightfully satisfying, it will elevate your dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus (about 400g)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Trim the tough ends of the asparagus by bending each spear until it snaps.
- Boil salted water in a pot. Add the asparagus and cook for 2 minutes until bright green. Transfer to an ice bath to halt cooking.
- While cooling, slice cherry tomatoes in half, dice cucumber, and thinly slice red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled asparagus with tomatoes, cucumber, and onion. Toss gently.
- Whisk olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently again.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Blanching
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg