Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad combining crisp asparagus, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy feta cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb asparagus, tough ends removed, cut into 3–4 pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
- A pinch of salt
- 10 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- A few sprigs of fresh dill
- 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- A pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped asparagus and lemon zest, then cook for 1 minute.
- Add the garlic and continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally until the asparagus turns bright green and slightly charred. Remove from heat and let cool in a salad bowl.
- While the asparagus cools, halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients: lemon juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the tomatoes, onions, crumbled feta, and dill to the bowl with the cooled asparagus. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Notes
For added texture, consider adding toasted nuts or seeds. Customize the dressing to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg