This is a delicious way to start off any meal— and a nice change of pace from the usual tossed salad.
Asparagus-Tomato Salad with Dressing
Asparagus-Tomato Salad with Dressing
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
15 min
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
- DRESSING:
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- SALAD:
- 12 fresh asparagus spears, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
- 3 small tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1 small red onion, sliced
Directions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients; set aside. Place asparagus in a large saucepan with enough water to cover; cook until crisp-tender. Drain and cool.
- Combine asparagus, tomatoes and onion in a bowl. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts
1/2 cup: 66 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 175mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.
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