This easy asparagus salad recipe is bursting with flavors. The still slightly crisp asparagus mix with salad greens, cherry tomatoes, goat cheese, and walnuts. Then a balsamic glaze dressing gets drizzled over the top which makes it taste amazing. You'll love this simple spring salad recipe!
Ingredients
Asparagus salad
1lbasparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
5ouncessalad greens
½cupcherry tomatoes, cut in half
¼cuptoasted walnuts or pecans
2tablespoonsgoat cheese
Balsamic glaze dressing
¼cupolive oil
2tablespoonsbalsamic glaze, balsamic reduction
1teaspoondijon mustard
1clovegarlic, very finely minced
1pinchsea salt
1tablespoonwater
Instructions
Bring 2-inches of water to boil in a medium-sized pot over high heat. Add the asparagus and set a timer for 2 minutes. Drain the water then rinse the asparagus under cold running water. Drain again then cover the asparagus in cold water. Add a few handfuls of ice cubes to the pot and set it aside.
1 lb asparagus
While the water is heating, make the dressing. Add the oil, balsamic glaze, dijon mustard, garlic, and salt to a bowl and whisk to combine. Add the water and whisk once more.
Place the salad greens, cherry tomatoes, walnuts, and goat cheese into a salad bowl.
5 ounces salad greens, ½ cup cherry tomatoes, ¼ cup toasted walnuts or pecans, 2 tablespoons goat cheese
Drain the water from the asparagus then use a paper towel to pat them dry. Put the asparagus into the salad bowl, pour the dressing over the top, and toss to mix everything.