asparagus salad

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Ofallon, MO
Updated on Jun 8, 2022

A fresh spring Asparagus Salad with tomatoes, radishes, cherry tomatoes, carrots, and red onions drizzled with a lemon mustard vinaigrette and tangy crumbled feta. This beautiful colorful side dish is easy enough for a weekday meal yet elegant enough for a special occasion

prep time 15 Min
cook time 2 Min
method Stove Top
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • LEMON MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 - lemon, juiced (about 3 tablespoons)
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • - salt and pepper to taste
  • SALAD
  • 1 bunch asparagus blanched and cut into bite-sized pieces (rough stalk removed)
  • ½ cup sliced radishes
  • 1 1/2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes halved
  • 1 - carrot julienne
  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onions
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

How To Make asparagus salad

  • Step 1
    Bring a pot of water a boil and add the asparagus cooking for 1 1/2 minutes. Plunge the asparagus into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain the asparagus and dry well with paper towels.
  • Step 2
    In a small bowl whisk together apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon Mustard, honey, and dried marjoram. Slowly add the olive oil while continuously whisking. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Step 3
    In a large bowl combine the asparagus, radishes, cherry tomatoes, carrots, red onions, and 2 teaspoons fresh thyme. Drizzle with the dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle with the remaining thyme and the feta cheese.

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