asparagus summer salad

Name: Asparagus Summer Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients: 8 large asparagus, tough ends trimmed and cut into 4 equal pieces; 1 can(s) (12 oz./341 ml.) corn kernels, drained; 1/2 cup(s) orange peppers, finely chopped; 8 large cherry tomatoes, washed and halved; 1/2 can(s) (2.25 oz.) sliced black olives, drained; 1 large green onion, sliced; 2 large basil leaves, chiffonade; 1 tablespoon(s) lemon zest; 2 tablespoon(s) freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 small pinch ground himalayan sea salt, or to taste; freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns); your favorite dressing, such as ranch

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Francine Lizotte

Surrey South, BC

Updated on Aug 20, 2019

Fresh, colorful, healthy & easy to make, this Asparagus Summer Salad is a great one to add to your recipe folder because it pairs so well with many proteins

Rate

prep time 15 Min

cook time 2 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 servings

Ingredients

8 large asparagus, tough ends trimmed and cut into 4 equal pieces
1 can (12 oz./341 ml.) corn kernels, drained
1/2 cup orange peppers, finely chopped
8 large cherry tomatoes, washed and halved
1/2 can (2.25 oz.) sliced black olives, drained
1 large green onion, sliced
2 large basil leaves, chiffonade
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 small pinch ground himalayan sea salt, or to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
your favorite dressing, such as ranch

How To Make asparagus summer salad

Step 1

In a medium pot with a s teaming basket over high heat, boil water. Add asparagus and cook for 2 minutes. Transfer them in an ice bath for 1 minute. Drain and pat dry; set aside

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine corn, orange peppers, tomatoes, black olives, green onion, basil, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and black pepper; toss well. At this point, if desired, add salad dressing/vinaigrette and toss until well incorporated
Step 3

Add blanched asparagus and gently toss them in. Serve immediately otherwise place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Step 4

Note: If wanted to cut on calories, this salad doesn’t need dressing or vinaigrette
Step 5

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