Description
A refreshing Roasted Asparagus Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette that combines fresh flavors and healthy ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil (for vinaigrette)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Place the trimmed asparagus on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Roast the asparagus in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until tender and slightly crispy. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine the roasted asparagus, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, walnuts, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for enhanced flavors.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or chickpeas to the salad.
- Substitute the walnuts with pecans or almonds for a different nutty flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg