Side
Fresh Asparagus-Tomato Salad
Crisp asparagus and juicy cherry tomatoes mingle with tender greens and fragrant basil in a honeyed white wine dressing. Toasted nuts add crunch while Parmesan shavings melt into each bright, savory bite.
- Total
- 20 min
- Prep
- 20 min
- Serves
- 4
Nutrition per Serving
- Calories
- 112
- Protein
- 4g
- Carbs
- 7g
- Fat
- 8g
- Fiber
- 2g
- Sugar
- 4g
- Sodium
- 123mg
Ingredients
- 2 cup mixed salad greens or baby spinach
- 1 lb thin fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, large leaves torn
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 4 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp pine nuts or chopped walnuts, toasted
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine salad greens, asparagus, tomatoes and basil.
- For vinaigrette, in a small screw-top jar combine vinegar, oil, honey, salt and pepper. Cover and shake well.
- Pour vinaigrette over greens mixture; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and nuts.