Best Cherry Tomato And Asparagus Salad Recipes

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Provided by Kristiina

Categories Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lbs asparagus (about 40 spears)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, about 10, cut in half (es)
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons orange juice
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon table salt or 1 dash salt, to taste
1/8 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)

Steps:

Chop woody ends off asparagus. Microwave for 2 to 3 minutes, or cook in boiling, salted water until barely tender, about 4 to 6 minutes.
Plunge into ice water to stop cooking. Drain. Add cherry tomatoes.
Stir together vinegar, orange juice and garlic; season to taste. Spoon dressing over asparagus and tomatoes.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.8, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 2.2, Sodium 137.7, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 4, Protein 5.5

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Categories Salad Tomato

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound asparagus, trimmed and halved $
6 cups halved cherry, grape, and pear tomatoes in varied colors
1/2 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese $
1 ripe avocado, cut into cubes $
1 cup sliced basil leaves
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil $
2 teaspoons lemon juice $
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper $

Steps:

1. Boil asparagus in a large pot of salted water for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. 2. Mix asparagus with remaining ingredients in a large bowl, stirring well to coat evenly with dressing. Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

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Provided by MJH

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound asparagus, trimmed and halved
6 cups halved cherry, grape, and pear tomatoes in varied colors
1/2 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese
1 ripe avocado, cut into cubes
1 cup sliced basil leaves
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Step 1 Boil asparagus in a large pot of salted water for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Step 2 Mix asparagus with remaining ingredients in a large bowl, stirring well to coat evenly with dressing.