Asparagus Salad
Recipe adapted from The Recipe Critic
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 – 10 minutes
Makes: 5 servings
Ingredients
*ingredients available at the market (when in season)
Asparagus Salad
1 bunch asparagus cut into thirds*
3 cups spinach*
½ cup sliced radish*
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes*
½ cup fresh peas
¼ cup sliced red onion*
¼ cup feta cheese
Lemon Vinaigrette
1/4 cup olive oil
1 juiced lemon
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar *
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Asparagus Salad
In a large pot, boil 1 bunch asparagus for 3-5 minutes. Rinse in cold water.
In a large bowl, combine 3 cups spinach, ½ cup sliced radish, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, ½ cup peas, ¼ cup sliced red onion, and ¼ cup feta cheese.
Lemon Vinaigrette
In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup olive oil, 1 juiced lemon, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste.
Pour the desired amount of dressing over the salad and toss together.
Optional thoughts:
- If the dressing is tart, add a tablespoon of maple syrup* or honey*.
- Consider adding cooked bacon* to this salad.
- Add a poached egg* to the top of this salad combo.
Maple syrup, honey, bacon and eggs can be found at the Saratoga Farmer’s Market as well.
This week’s article: National Asparagus Day meets Memorial Day
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