Spring Mix Strawberry Asparagus Salad
"This delicious salad is great when fresh strawberries are in season."
photo by Kay D.
- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
-
6-8
ingredients
- 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
- 8 cups mixed baby lettuces and spring greens
- 3 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- 1⁄2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1⁄2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sugar
directions
- In a bowl, toss the asparagus with 1 tablespoon oil. Spread in a single layer in a greased 15x10-inch baking pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes or until tender.
- In a large salad bowl, toss greens, strawberries, onions, pecans and asparagus.
- In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, sugar and remaining oil. Drizzle over the salad and toss to coat.
Questions & Replies
Got a question?
Share it with the community!
Reviews
-
Delicious salad! I made "as is" and everyone loved it. Wouldn't change a thing other than I might used sugared pecans next time just because we really like them in salad. Very glad I ran across this recipe, it's a keeper! -
I thoroughly enjoyed this salad for lunch today. All of the flavors meld together beautifully, and the dish is also pleasing to the eye. Instead of baking the asparagus, I very briefly blanched it in boiling water, then submerged it in a bowl of ice water; I just prefer it to be as crunchy as possible. That was the only change I made. I won't be making any other changes in the future; it's just a perfect little salad. Serve this at your next dinner party; it makes for a beautiful presentation, and no one has to know how easy it was. Thanks! :) -
I added a mango that I had to this recipe...great comination and very pretty and spring like
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
<p>I live in the Kansas City area and have many hobbies including cooking, reading and spending time with my husband and two children who are very active in sports now. I also have an eBay business which is a fun hobby that makes a little extra money! My interest in cooking focuses on making healthy dishes that are more satisfying than the higher fat and higher sugar versions. If I had a month off with no responsibilities, I would spend it at a luxury spa. <br /> <br /></p>
