Ingredients
Salad
- 500 g fresh asparagus
- 150 g cherry tomatoes
- 100 g mozzarella cheese (mini mozzarella balls or diced mozzarella)
- 50 g mixed greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, or lettuce)
- 30 g pine nuts toasted
- 1 red onion thinly sliced
Dressing
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and trim the asparagus by snapping off the tough ends.
- Cut the asparagus into bite-sized pieces, about 2-3 centimeters long.
- Blanch the asparagus in boiling salted water for about 2-3 minutes until they are tender but still crisp. Then, immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the blanched asparagus, cherry tomatoes (halved), fresh mozzarella cheese, mixed greens, toasted pine nuts, and sliced red onion.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients.
- Gently toss the salad until everything is well coated with the dressing.
- Serve your asparagus salad immediately as a side dish or a light meal.Enjoy your delicious asparagus salad!
Nutrition Facts
Asparagus salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
320
% Daily Value*
Fat
25
g
38
%
Saturated Fat
6
g
38
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
13
g
Cholesterol
20
mg
7
%
Sodium
184
mg
8
%
Potassium
474
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
17
g
6
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
11
g
12
%
Protein
10
g
20
%
Vitamin A
1443
IU
29
%
Vitamin C
21
mg
25
%
Calcium
173
mg
17
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.