π Steamed Asparagus and Tomato Salad (with feta) recipe
This Asparagus and Tomato Salad is easy to make with steamed asparagus, grape tomatoes, feta, fresh herbs and a light dressing. The tarragon gives it a welcome hint of licorice that makes this salad unique and unlike any asparagus dish you've tasted. It's the ideal spring or Easter side dish.
Snap off the woody ends of asparagus where they naturally break when you bend them (see Video) or cut them off with a knife.
Boil water, then reduce to simmer, add asparagus, cover pot and steam asparagus until tender (about 8-15 minutes) *This will depend on your preference (how you like it cooked). I steamed mine for 13 minutes*the time will depend on how you like it cooked - I steamed mine for 13 minutes. Just keep checking it until it's cooked to your liking
In a small bowl, whisk balsamic vinegar, oil, red wine, Dijon mustard, tarragon, salt and pepper together.
Arrange asparagus tomatoes on a large platter
Add feta, green onion and parsley.
Drizzle with Β½ the dressing and serve with remaining salad dressing. Can be served warm, room temperature or cold. *I prefer to eat this as a cold asparagus salad
Notes
Please see post contents for important recipe information, substitutions and tips!Adapted from:Β FamilyCircle. com- original recipe: "Summer Asparagus"
Nutrition Facts
π Steamed Asparagus and Tomato Salad (with feta) recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 116Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 3mg1%
Sodium 188mg8%
Potassium 400mg11%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 1491IU30%
Vitamin C 17mg21%
Calcium 42mg4%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.