Fresh Asparagus Salad with Goat Cheese
Fresh Asparagus Salad with Goat Cheese is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines crisp asparagus, creamy goat cheese, and colorful veggies in a tangy balsamic dressing. Perfect for picnics, gatherings, or as a light main course, this salad is quick to prepare and bursting with flavor. Elevate your meal with this delightful combination of textures and tastes that will impress both family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Blanching
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh asparagus
- 4 oz creamy goat cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse asparagus under cold water and trim off tough ends.
- Blanch asparagus in boiling salted water for 2 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Immediately transfer to an ice bath to cool.
- While asparagus cools, prepare cherry tomatoes and red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine blanched asparagus, cherry tomatoes, red onion slices, and crumbled goat cheese.
- Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad; season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss gently.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg