Asparagus Tomato Salad

Asparagus Tomato Salad

Asparagus Tomato Salad

Published: April 2015

Commodity: Asparagus

Season: Spring

Yield: 6 servings

 

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Plate it up! Project
County Extension Agents for Family and Consumer Sciences
University of Kentucky, Dietetics and Human Nutrition Students

Ingredients

1 pound of fresh asparagus
trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small zucchini
halved and cut into 1/4 inch slices
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove
minced
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon honey mustard
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes
halved
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup shredded fresh mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Directions

Place the asparagus and zucchini in a steamer basket. Place in a  saucepan over 1 inch of boiling water. Cover and steam for 2 minutes. Rinse in cold water. In large bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, seasoned salt and honey mustard. Pour over asparagus mixture; toss to coat. Toss in tomatoes and green onions. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and parsley.

Nutrition Facts

110 calories
7 g fat
1 g saturated fat
5 mg cholesterol
35 mg sodium
5 g carbohydrate
2 g fiber
3 g sugar
4 g protein

 

Contact Information

Erikson Hall Lexington, KY 40506