Strawberries and asparagus are beautiful right now and I pick both up almost weekly during this time of year. This is a refreshingly light salad that’s loaded with goodness. I love the sweetness from the strawberries and the zestiness from the balsamic vinegar. This salad is so versatile, feel free to add your favorite in season fruits and veggies.
**If you are a fan of adding cheese your salads, crumbled goat cheese, feta or gorgonzola would be an extra layer of deliciousness here.
Asparagus and Strawberry Salad
Created by Kimberly Smith
http://www.foodfamilywine.com
Ingredients:
1 packages of mixed greens or spinach
1 bunch of asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 pint of strawberries, sliced
4 radishes, chopped (or 1/2 c chopped jicama)
½ C pecans or honey roasted almonds
Creamy White balsamic Vinaigrette, recipe below
Directions:
The first thing you want to do is blanch the asparagus.
Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat.
Add 1 T salt to boiling water and stir.
Add the asparagus to the boiling water and cook for 2 minutes.
Remove asparagus from water with a slotted spoon and place in a large bowl with iced water to stop the cooking process.
After 1 minute, drain the asparagus and pat dry.
To make the salad place salad greens in a large bowl, add asparagus, sliced strawberries, chopped radishes, and pecans.
Top with the creamy vinaigrette.
Creamy White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Created by Kimberly Smith
http://www.foodfamilywine.com
Ingredients:
½ C avocado oil or light olive oil
¼ C white balsamic vinegar
1 T honey (you can omit the honey for Whole30 or substitute honey for real maple syrup or agave nectar for a Vegan version)
1 T Dijon mustard
1/8 t salt
1/8 t pepper
Immersion Blender Directions:
Place all ingredients in a mason jar or 2 cup measuring cup.
With the immersion blender at the bottom of the jar, turn on the blender and slowly move wand to emulsify the dressing.
Blender Directions:
Place all ingredients in the blender except the oil. Turn blender on low and start drizzling the oil into the blender slowly until the dressing emulsifies.
Paleo, Low Carb, Whole30 option, Vegan option, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Soy Free, Grain Free
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