I first shared this recipe back in April 2017. I’ve updated the post and hope you enjoy it!
You can’t go wrong with asparagus.
I’ve another great asparagus recipe for you. This veggie is packed full of vitamins including vitamin A, C, E, K, and B6. If that isn’t enough for you, how about the fact that asparagus can help you lose weight? It is low in calories but high in insoluble fiber, which will help you feel full longer. Asparagus also contains high levels of the amino acid asparagine which helps flush fluid and salt from your body (which can actually help prevent UTI’s). And along those lines asparagus can also help your digestive health and prevent bloating!
Microgreens are also a nutritious and tasty addition to my salad today. Don’t confuse microgreens with sprouts. Microgreens are the young, tender shoots of vegetables and herbs harvested just after the true leaves have emerged. These tiny, delicate greens add color, texture and flavor to a variety of foods. These nutritional powerhouses will accompany the main event of spring asparagus and strawberries.
Today I’m making it with the addition of cherry tomatoes, but it’s still delicious without the tomatoes. It’s your choice. Doesn’t the salad below look yummy? The balsamic vinegar adds some depth and helps to balance the sweetness of the honey. If you want to go vegan, replace the honey with agave nectar or maple syrup.
Asparagus & Strawberry Salad With Microgreens
Use organic when available; makes 4 to 5 servings #vegetarian for #vegan, replace honey with agave nectar or maple syrup
Asparagus & Strawberry Spring Salad
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 cup microgreens of your choice (I'm using a salad mix of microgreens)
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes (if cherry tomatoes are large, halve)
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- 2 cups asparagus trimmed & cut into 1" pieces
- 1/4 cup walnuts or pecans chopped optional
Dressing or vinaigrette of your choice
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp raw local honey or agave nectar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- dash of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Place asparagus in a large skillet
- Add 1 cup of water or enough to cover the asparagus
- Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil
- Blanch for 2 to 3 minutes or until the asparagus is bright green and al dente
- Remove asparagus and plunge into ice water to stop cooking
- Drain asparagus and pat dry
- Refrigerate if necessary to cool down
- Place asparagus, microgreens, strawberries, and tomatoes in a bowl and toss gently
- Whisk vinegar, lemon juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper
- Drizzle on salad
- Optional use your favorite vinaigrette
- Optional leave out tomatoes
- Optional sprinkle chopped walnuts or pecans
Enjoy!
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Hi Carol, I do like the sound of this salad. Strawberries are not a fruit I have ever added to a salad. Isn’t it funny how when you see a recipe like this it makes you see how certain food will work together. Fresh asparagus is in the shops at the moment, so when I see some I shall pick it up and have a go at this recipe. The dressing sounds like a nice combination of sweet and sour.
Thank you for linking up with the #MMBC (sorry I’m running a little late).
xx
Thanks – hope you love it!
I LOVE asparagus and was delighted to see it helps maintain weight. My favorite use is roasted, just sprinkled with olive oil and sea salt and baked at 400 for 15 minutes – perfect!
Yes roasted asparagus is fantastic!
Ok I think you have convinced me to try it. I live with a hubby who only eats corn, so this should be fun! lol It’s like trying to get “Mikey” to eat his veggies. Keep on #DIDI, we love seeing your posts!
Thanks Christine. Your hubby sounds like my father. He expected rice for every dinner. My mother would say we have baked potatoes and he’s say yes but where’s the rice?
I love you photos, they’re so bright and colourful and this salad looks absolutely delicious, I love asparagus!
Hope you enjoy it – thanks for the visit!
So colorful and healthy Carol. you gotta love this warmer season! Thank you so much for linking at #overthemoon! I look forward to seeing what you share every week. Please come back for #WonderfulWednesday or #ThursdayFavoriteThings. Enjoy your week ahead.
Those are kind words from a master cook. Thanks Marilyn; have a lovely weekend.
What a bright and colorful salad! Thank you for sharing the details about the health benefits, too. I find that kind of information so helpful and fascinating! Pinned!
Thanks for sharing at My Busy Beehive’s #beeparty this week! Have a great weekend!
Thanks for the pin, Julie.
Carol, Thanks for sharing this recipe with us at Snickerdoodle! It is such a pretty and color dish! Pinning to try soon!
Thanks – have a lovely week!
Yes, I love asparagus! This salad looks delicious!! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
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Asparagus and strawberries are two of my favourite things about spring! Thank you for sharing this wholesome, tasty, colourful, fresh and delicious salad with us at Hearth and Soul, Carol. Featuring at the Hearth and Soul Link Party this week. Hope to see you there!
Thank you April. I’m honored. See you at Hearth & Soul!
I would never think to add strawberries to a salad but it sounds fab and really brightens up the plate too! The dressing sounds delicious. Thanks for sharing with #DreamTeam x
This looked so pretty! I will feature it this week at Home Sweet Home!
Thanks Sherry. It’s an honor and I appreciate it. Happy Easter!
Asparagus and strawberries are two of my favorites so I know this salad must be wonderful. It is a beautiful combination of colors and flavors. I’m trying it soon. Thank you for sharing.
I know you’ll enjoy it – have a wonderful holiday.
…it looks refreshing.
Another delicious sounding recipe! Thank you. I love asparagus but never seem to cook it right. I will try it your way.
Adding strawberries to a salad is such a great idea. This sounds delicious x
I love asparagus. Looks like a great salad.
What a delicious flavor combination… and so perfect for upcoming Summer parties!
We love asparagus in this house 🙂 I have never put it in a salad and this one looks delicious! Thanks Carol and have a great week.
We love asparagus but I have never thought of pairing it with strawberries in a salad. Thanks for sharing such a great recipe. I’ll definitely give it a try :o)
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What a wonderful sounding flavor combo, Carol. That would be delish!
thanks for the kind words – I do love mixing veggies and fruit in a salad.
This makes me a little envious –I love asparagus but my husband can’t eat it because it is one of his gout triggers. He can (and does) eat all the other vegetables in the world but not this one darn it. He used to enjoy it too, so I can’t really cook it for myself either as that would be cruel! I wish we were (closer) neighbors and I swear I’d invite myself over to your home for lunch (LOL).
I understand the problem as several of us in my family have problems with certain food. Our meals together are sometimes weird as we attempt to make everyone happy.
I love asparagus but I was not aware of all of the benefits. Thanks for the lesson and the recipe. Thank you for sharig at #aclwcc. Pinned and tweeted. Hugs.
thanks for the pin!