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    Published: Jun 27, 2024 · Modified: Feb 20, 2025 by Kadee

    Fresh Asparagus Salad Recipe

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    Fresh asparagus, creamy avocado, salty feta, and bright tomatoes come together with a dijon vinaigrette for the ultimate vegetable salad.  Asparagus salad is a healthy and colorful side dish you can whip up in minutes! Enjoy it in the Spring or Summer at the peak of asparagus season or any time you can find fresh asparagus at the store!

    Asparagus salad on a grey plate. There are small plates of avocado and herbs to the side.

    How to Use Asparagus in a Salad

    Green salads don't require lettuce, they just require green!  And this chopped salad with asparagus is such a nice variation to your run o' the mill green salad.

    A few years back some friends brought this tasty asparagus salad to a BBQ.  This salad was gone in 2 seconds flat. Everyone asked for the recipe, including me, and it has been a staple ever since.

    The base of this recipe is blanched asparagus.  We've amped up the flavor with tomato and avocado along with a tasty dressing.

    Ingredients

    The ingredient list for this summer asparagus salad is pretty simple. Asparagus tomato salad only requires four ingredients and the homemade dressing just a few more. Here's what you'll need:

    • Asparagus: Making asparagus salad definitely requires fresh asparagus. These days it's usually available in the store year round but in the spring and summer you will find it at the best price with the most flavor.
    • Avocado: The creaminess of avocado adds a nice contrast in texture to the crisp veggies.
    • Tomatoes: Use grape or cherry tomatoes which require much less prep and sweeter flavor.
    • Feta cheese: The tanginess of the feta cheese is the final touch on this easy cold asparagus salad.
    • Lemon: For best flavor use fresh!
    • Olive oil: The most flavorful healthy oil to use in salads.
    • Dijon mustard: For a punch of flavor to the simple dressing.
    Asparagus salad on a marble counter. There are small plates and garnishes to the side.

    Variations

    There's tons of flexibility in this cold asparagus salad recipe and you can change it up in a variety of ways.

    • Add a protein: It would be great with some chickpeas, diced chicken breast, or egg added to it.
    • Mix in some pasta: Transfer form it into an asparagus pasta salad by toss in your favorite short pasta and some extra dressing. 
    • Add a grain: If you want to keep it gluten-free, quinoa works great or you can also add in cooked brown rice or another favorite grain.
    • Add more veggies: Peas, red onion, sliced radish, and chopped spinach are just a few recommendations.
    • Swap the asparagus for green beans! They work great cooked in the same way and served with the same veggies and dressing.

    How To Make Asparagus Salad

    Making this salad requires just a few steps. Here's how to make it.

    1. Prep all the veggies. Slice your tomatoes in half, dice your avocado, and cut the asparagus into 1-2" pieces 

    PRO TIP: Bend the asparagus spear until is breaks.  This is where you should trim off the woody part of the spear.

    1. Blanch the asparagus. Drop it into boiling water and cook for 1-2 minutes.  
    How to blanch asparagus.
    1. Drain the hot water immediately and place the asparagus in an ice bath to stop the cooking.
    2. Prepare the dressing by combining lemon juice, olive oil, dijon, and salt and pepper in a blender or jar. Blend or stir until well combined.
    Chilling asparagus on ice, and making dressing.
    1. Pour the dressing over the asparagus in a large bowl and toss to coat.
    2. Add the avocado, tomatoes, and feta to the asparagus and toss. Garnish with fresh basil.
    How to make asapagus salad.

    How to Serve Asparagus Salad with Asparagus

    This dish is PERFECT for summer evening dinners.  It goes with a wide variety of dishes but here are a few favorites for some inspiration!

    • You will love this along with any sort of grilled meat.  Try it with our smoked pork tenderloin or Santa Maria tri tip.
    • It also goes great with chicken in lime marinade or Instant Pot bone-in chicken.
    • Serve it up as a healthy side for easy casserole dinners like our chicken veggie quinoa bake and Italian pasta bake.
    • It makes a great summer side dish for parties and picnics along with corn salad, potato salad, and coleslaw with apple for simple meals.
    A close up of asparagus salad on a grey plate. There is a small bowl of dressing to the side.

    Expert Tips

    • Don't overcook the asparagus. For a salad, asparagus is best with a little bit of crunch so avoid overcooking it and definitely give it an ice water bath to stop the cooking.
    • If making ahead for a party, prep up all the veggies but wait to add the avocado, feta and dressing until just before serving.
    • Add the dressing just before serving so the asparagus stays nice and bright green.
    • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to two days. Asparagus salad doesn't freeze well.

    FAQs

    Do I have to cook the asparagus?

    No, you can definitely enjoy a raw asparagus salad. Asparagus is a highly nutritious vegetable that can be eaten cooked or raw.  Generally asparagus is cooked because it can sometimes have a tough texture but many people enjoy it raw.  This recipe calls for blanching, which is a quick cook, leaving a bite in the vegetable, but softening enough to be enjoyable.

    Is asparagus salad healthy?

    Asparagus is a nutrient-packed vegetable. It is a very good source of fiber, folate, vitamins A, C, E and K, as well as chromium, a trace mineral that enhances the ability of insulin to transport glucose from the bloodstream into cells.  

    This salad also includes tomatoes which are the major dietary source of the antioxidant lycopene, which has been linked to many health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease and cancer. They are also a great source of vitamin C, potassium, folate, and vitamin K.  

    Avocados and a good source of monounsaturated fat which can reduce your risk of heart disease.  So this salad has a lot of good things going for it!

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    Asparagus salad on a grey plate. There is a small bowl of dressing to the side.

    Fresh Asparagus Salad with Feta

    Fresh asparagus, creamy avocado, salty feta, and bright tomatoes come together with a dijon vinaigrette for the ultimate Asparagus Salad Recipe! It goes together in minutes for a healthy and colorful side dish.
    4 from 5 votes
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    Course: Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 3 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 13 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 274kcal
    Author: Kadee & Desarae

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound asparagus trimmed and halved
    • 1 pint small tomatoes cherry, grape, hierlum, etc., halved
    • 2 avocados cubed
    • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
    • ½ cup olive oil
    • 2 tablespoon dijon mustard
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • juice from one lemon

    Instructions

    • Start by slicing your tomatoes in half, dicing your avocado, and cutting asparagus into 1-2" pieces.
    • Blanch asparagus by dropping it into boiling water and boiling for 1-2 minutes.  Drain.
    • Immediately place asparagus into an ice bath to stop the cooking.
    • Meanwhile, prepare your dressing by combining lemon juice, olive oil, dijon, and salt and pepper in a blender.
    • Blend until smooth
    • Toss blanches asparagus, avocado, tomatoes, and feta in a large bowl.  Dress with dijon vinaigrette.  Garnish with basil.

    Video

    Notes

    Don't overcook the asparagus. For a salad, asparagus is best with a little bit of crunch so avoid overcooking it and definitely give it an ice water bath to stop the cooking.
    If making ahead for a party, prep up all the veggies but wait to add the avocado, feta and dressing until just before serving.
    Add the dressing just before serving so the asparagus stays nice and bright green.
    Store leftovers in the fridge for up to two days. Asparagus salad doesn't freeze well.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 1131mg | Potassium: 515mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1075IU | Vitamin C: 16.3mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 1.9mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Peggy says

      July 18, 2020 at 9:36 am

      5 stars
      So fresh and yummy!!

      Reply
    2. Kristy says

      July 16, 2020 at 6:29 pm

      1 star
      Please fix your salt measurement for the dressing. I was Just following the recipe and used the full tablespoon of salt you have listed in your recipe. This measurement is absolutely wrong! Ruined the whole dish :(

      Reply
      • Kadee says

        July 28, 2020 at 9:32 pm

        Hi Kristy,

        I'm so sorry. I will fix that up right away. Typos happen, and unfortunately in recipes - it can be detrimental.

        Reply
    3. ShaRon wilkins says

      July 04, 2020 at 5:55 pm

      4 stars
      LOVED the summer asparagus salad! What’s even more surprising, is my family liked it a lot too which is very surprising as they don’t like much!!! Thank you!

      Reply
    4. ANDREW says

      July 06, 2018 at 7:47 am

      5 stars
      LOVE THIS ALTERNATIVE FOR ASPARAGUS!! MADE IT AND WHOLE FAMILY LOVED IT!

      Reply
    5. Fernanda says

      March 12, 2016 at 4:44 pm

      5 stars
      Hi,

      Nice salad, great idea!

      Just one thing, what cheese would you recommend as a substitute for feta?

      Reply
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