Description
Spring’s delightful Asparagus and Strawberry Salad invites seasonal flavors to dance on your plate. Crisp, sweet ingredients blend perfectly, promising a light meal that refreshes palates and celebrates nature’s colorful bounty.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 2 spring onions, chopped
Dressing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
Seasoning:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 400F (200C), ensuring a perfectly warm environment for roasting.
- Meticulously cleanse and trim asparagus spears, arranging them on a parchment-covered baking tray with a delicate drizzle of olive oil, complemented by a sprinkle of salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Roast the asparagus for exactly 15 minutes, allowing the vegetables to develop a tender, caramelized exterior while maintaining a crisp interior.
- Transfer the golden-brown asparagus to a spacious mixing bowl, then artfully incorporate vibrant sliced strawberries and delicately chopped spring onions.
- Create a harmonious dressing by whisking balsamic vinegar and olive oil in a separate small vessel, blending the tangy and smooth elements.
- Just moments before presenting the dish, cascade the vinaigrette over the colorful medley, gently folding the ingredients to ensure an even distribution of flavors.
- Serve the salad immediately, capturing the peak of freshness and allowing the warm roasted asparagus to mingle with the cool, sweet strawberries.
Notes
- Opt for fresh, locally sourced asparagus to ensure maximum flavor and crispness.
- Adjust roasting time based on asparagus thickness; thinner spears may need less time to prevent burning.
- Customize the salad by adding goat cheese or toasted almonds for extra texture and richness.
- For a vegan version, replace honey in the dressing with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg