Description
A refreshing and vibrant salad featuring crisp asparagus, peppery radishes, mixed greens, and creamy feta cheese, dressed in a zesty lemon-Dijon vinaigrette. Perfect for a light and healthy meal or as a side dish at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Asparagus Salad:
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup thinly sliced radishes
- 2 cups mixed salad greens
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley or dill)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp honey
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Blanch Asparagus: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and blanch for 2–3 minutes until tender-crisp, then transfer to an ice bath to cool. Drain well.
- Prepare Salad: In a large bowl, combine blanched asparagus, radishes, salad greens, feta, and fresh herbs.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Toss and Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add toasted almonds or sunflower seeds.
- This salad pairs well with grilled chicken or fish for a light meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook / Blanching
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
