Goat Cheese Asparagus Spring Salad
This Goat Cheese Asparagus Spring Salad is fresh and vibrant with tender-crisp asparagus, creamy goat cheese, crunchy walnuts, and a simple maple Dijon vinaigrette.
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 1 pound fresh asparagus trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 cups mixed salad greens (such as arugula, spinach, or baby greens)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup goat cheese crumbled
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the viniagrette:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook for 3-5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Immediately transfer the asparagus to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. After a few minutes, drain and pat dry.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, Dijon mustard, and maple syrup until well combined.
- In a large bowl, combine the blanched asparagus, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Drizzle with the vinaigrette and toss gently to coat the ingredients, add salt and pepper. Top with crumbled goat cheese and toasted nuts if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 9gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 419mgPotassium: 366mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1472IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 4mg
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