Style & Life Blog: Asparagus Salad Recipe

Asparagus Salad Recipe

Style & Life Blog: Asparagus Salad Recipe

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Asparagus Salad Recipe 

Need a delicious and easy recipe to take to weekend barbecues and parties? Look no further, friends, this recipe will do the trick. I have served this a number of times and it is always a hit. Bonus: unlike lettuce salads, you can eat this salad the next day! Hope you and your guests enjoy this Asparagus Salad Recipe.

Style & Life Blog: Asparagus Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

Vinaigrette
6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (I like Bistro Blends Heirloom Balsamic Vinegar)
1/4 cup olive oil (I use Sadeg Organic)
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons honey
1 clove garlic, minced
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
 
Salad
2 pounds fresh asparagus (medium thickness) diced into 2-inch pieces
be sure to trim the tough ends.
1 package grape or cherry tomatoes, halved.
I often add yellow cherry tomatoes if available, they add a nice pop of color.
2/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
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Directions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. While water is boiling, toast the walnuts and prepare the vinaigrette. Add vinegar to a small saucepan, bring to a boil over medium heat and allow to boil until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Pour into a bowl, add olive oil, dijon mustard, honey, garlic and whisk to blend while seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.

Add asparagus to boiling water and boil until tender crisp, about 4 – 5 minutes. Meanwhile, fill a medium mixing bowl with ice and cold water. Drain and immediately transfer asparagus to ice water, let rest about 10 seconds then drain asparagus well. Transfer to a bowl with tomatoes and walnuts. Drizzle vinaigrette over top and toss lightly. Sprinkle over half of the feta then plate and top with remaining feta (so that the feta doesn’t brown from tossing with all the dressing).

Serve and Enjoy! 

source: www.cookingclassy.com

Bisous,

Rebecca

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