Asparagus Strawberry Mixed Green Salad
Asparagus Strawberry Mixed Green Salad features fresh asparagus, strawberries and mixed greens (red, green and romaine lettuce, spinach, arugula, and raddichio) and is topped with a simple viniagrette made from olive oil, balsamic vinegar and a little bit of salt. Fresh and delicious!
Servings: 6
Calories: 77kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed baby greens could use baby spinach
- 1 pound asparagus
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Trim bottoms off of asparagus and cut into thirds.
- Place asparagus in a steam basket and bring to a boil, covered. Steam for 5 minutes or until fork tender, rinse with cold water and drain well.
- While asparagus steams cut strawberries into fourths.
- In a large bowl whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil and salt. Add greens, asparagus and strawberries and toss to coat.
Notes
See post above for tips on trimming and cooking asparagus. This salad is best served at room temperature right after being made or after being refrigerated for a couple of hours. I ate mine the day after and two days after and it was a little soggy (but still very yummy!). You could also use spinach or other greens instead of mixed greens if you would like.
Nutrition
Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 260mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 879IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg