Taste of Home
Asparagus-Tomato Salad with Dressing
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.
This is a delicious way to start off any meal— and a nice change of pace from the usual tossed salad.
Ingredients
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DRESSING:
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
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1/2 garlic clove, minced
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1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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1/4 teaspoon dried basil
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon pepper
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SALAD:
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12 fresh asparagus spears, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
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3 small tomatoes, seeded and diced
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1 small red onion, sliced
Directions
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1.
In a medium bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients; set aside. Place asparagus in a large saucepan with enough water to cover; cook until crisp-tender. Drain and cool.
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2.
Combine asparagus, tomatoes and onion in a bowl. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts
1/2 cup: 66 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 175mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.
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