Asparagus Salad with Feta
This asparagus salad bursts with flavor, pairing the vegetable with lemon, radishes, feta, and a tangy Dijon vinaigrette. It’s a healthy and satisfying side dish or main course with added protein!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Vegetables
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced*
- 3 radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 recipe sauteed asparagus**
- 1 recipe Dijon dressing
- 2 bunches salad greens, including romaine lettuce (about 8 cups)
- 1/3 cup feta cheese crumbles
- Lemon zest, for garnish (using the lemon from the asparagus recipe)
- Protein adders: Make it a main dish by adding cooked quinoa, canned chickpeas, white beans, baked tofu, sauteed shrimp, baked salmon or blackened salmon, or grilled chicken
Instructions
- Make the sauteed asparagus. Remove to a bowl until serving.
- Make the Dijon dressing.
- To serve, clean and dry the salad greens as necessary. Place the greens on serving plates, then top with sauteed asparagus, red onion, radishes, feta cheese crumbles, and lemon zest. Drizzle with dressing and serve.
Notes
*If desired, to mellow the strong flavor of the red onions you can place them in a bowl of water while you prepare the salad, then drain before using.
**You can also make steamed asparagus or blanched asparagus, making sure to season the asparagus with salt and toss with a bit of olive oil.
Storage notes: This salad is best the day it is made. Leftovers store up to 2 days refrigerated, but the greens wilt over time. If making ahead, store all components in separate containers without the dressing. Make the dressing in advance and refrigerate; allow it to come to room temperature before serving. Assemble the salad directly before serving.
Find it online: https://www.acouplecooks.com/asparagus-salad-with-feta/
