Asparagus Salad with Goat Cheese
Description
This Asparagus Salad with Goat Cheese combines tender blanched asparagus, fresh spinach, and juicy cherry tomatoes for a refreshing bite. Creamy goat cheese and a zesty lemon olive oil dressing bring bright, balanced flavors to the dish. It’s a simple, elegant salad perfect for any season or occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1–2 inch pieces
- 4 cups spinach leaves
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Optional garnish: fresh basil leaves or crushed nuts
Instructions
- Trim the woody ends off the asparagus and cut into 1–2 inch pieces.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook for 2–3 minutes until bright green and just tender. Immediately transfer to an ice water bath to stop cooking. Drain well.
- In a large salad bowl, add the spinach leaves, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and blanched asparagus.
- Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese evenly over the salad.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Garnish with fresh basil or crushed nuts if desired. Serve immediately.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Mixing Bowl
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 209kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 9gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 716mgPotassium: 507mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 4147IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 105mgIron: 4mg