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Cold asparagus salad.
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Cold Asparagus Salad

This Cold Asparagus Salad recipe is a refreshing and delicious way to enjoy this spring vegetable. With a tangy lemon and garlic dressing, creamy goat cheese, and a touch of sweetness from honey, it's sure to become a new favorite!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 192kcal
Author: Briana

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound asparagus, woody ends trimmed and cut into 3-4 pieces
  • 4.5 tablespoons lemon juice (juice of 1.5 lemons)
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest (zest of 1 lemons)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium shallot, minced
  • ¼ cup fresh dill, minced
  • ½ - 1 tablespoon honey (to taste)
  • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • ½ - ¾ teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 4 ounces creamy goat cheese
  • dill, lemon slices, salt & pepper for garnish

Instructions

  • Prepare a large boiling pot of heavily salted water and a large bowl of cold ice water. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, shallot, olive oil, dill, honey, Dijon mustard, about ½ teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of pepper.
  • Add the asparagus to the boiling pot of water and cook until tender, about 2-3 minutes. They should be crisp-tender but not too soft. Drain and plunge into the ice bath.
  • Pat dry with paper towels and arrange on serving dish. Coat with dressing and crumble goat cheese. Toss to coat.
  • Garnish with dill, lemon slices, black pepper, and flaky salt, and enjoy!
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • Use fresh ingredients. Using dried seasonings and pre-cut asparagus works, but the fresh, high-quality ingredients will give you the most flavor and the best salad possible!
  • Let the salad sit before serving. Chill the salad for 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors blend together!
  • Don't overcook the asparagus. To achieve crisp-tender asparagus, don't overcook the asparagus. It only needs 2-3 minutes until it's ready to be plunged and eaten.

Nutrition

Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 286mg | Potassium: 211mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 922IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 2mg