Asparagus, tomato, and feta salad with balsamic vinaigrette. Here's one of my all time favorite spring salads! When creating this I was skeptical that it would be anything "wow!" worthy because there really isn't a whole lot to it, it's easy to make and it doesn't require a lot of ingredients but sometimes the simpler things are some of the best, it was "wow!" worthy and then some. Spinach, Asparagus, Tomato Salad Recipe with tossed with toasted pecans, feta cheese and homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette.
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Ingredients of Asparagus, tomato, and feta salad with balsamic vinaigrette
- You need of Dressing.
- It's 6 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar.
- Prepare 2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard.
- It's 2 teaspoons of honey.
- You need 1 clove of garlic, minced.
- You need 1/4 cup of olive oil.
- You need to taste of Salt and freshly ground pepper.
- It's of Salad.
- Prepare 2 pounds of fresh asparagus, tough ends trimmed and remaining diced into 2-inch pieces.
- It's 2 cups of grape tomatoes, halved.
- It's 2/3 cup of roasted sliced almonds.
- You need 4 ounces of crumbled feta cheese (divided).
Crisp, crunchy asparagus tossed in a sweet-tart balsamic vinaigrette with tangy feta cheese, grape tomatoes, and toasted walnuts. A perfect accompaniment to BBQ chicken, potato salad, steak or other meats. Great for picnics and BBQ or meal prep! Put the asparagus and cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet.
Asparagus, tomato, and feta salad with balsamic vinaigrette instructions
- Make dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, honey, and garlic. While constantly whisking, add olive oil until dressing is emulsified. Season with salt and pepper..
- Prepare salad: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add asparagus to boiling water and allow to boil until tender-crisp, about 4-5 minutes..
- Meanwhile, fill a large bowl with ice and cold water. Using a slotted spoon, transfer asparagus to ice water. Let it rest about 10 seconds before draining the asparagus well and transferring to another bowl..
- Add tomatoes and almonds to bowl. Drizzle vinaigrette over the top and toss lightly. Mix in half the feta..
- Serve and garnish with remaining feta..
Drizzle over the olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Asparagus, Tomato and Feta Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette A super delicious asparagus, tomato and feta salad drizzled with an easy balsamic vinaigrette. This salad uses few ingredients but they're all powerful in flavor creating an incredible salad that you won't be able to stop eating! This salad is perfect for lunch or as side. Pour into a jar or bowl, add olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, and garlic and whisk to blend while seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.