Asparagus Salad with Feta, Tomatoes, Walnuts, and Balsamic Dressing
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!
Course lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword healthy, lunch prep, meal prep, spring recipe, summer recipe
Prep Time 10minutes
Cook Time 3minutes
Servings 6servings
Calories 245kcal
Author Rach
Ingredients
2lbsasparagus907g
1/3cupbalsamic vinegar
1cloveof minced garlic
2tspof honey or maple syrup
2tspof dijon mustard
1/4cupof olive oil
80gwalnuts 2/3 cup
300gof halved grape tomatoes
120gof feta cheesecrumbled
Instructions
Blanche asparagus by boiling for 3-5 minutes and then immediately removing and placing in ice water.
Measure out 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar into a small sauce pot over medium high heat. Reduce the vinegar to about half and place in a bowl or jar.
Add a clove of minced garlic, honey or maple syrup, dijon mustard, olive oil and mix. Set aside.
Meanwhile, toast some walnuts until fragrant and allow to cool slightly.
Chop your asparagus into 2 inch pieces and place in your dish. Add halved grape tomatoes and feta cheese, crumbled on top. Add cooled walnuts.
Serve immediately with dressing or store in fridge with dressing separate.