Fresh Balsamic Asparagus Salad Recipe

Name: Fresh Balsamic Asparagus Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb baby asparagus; 4 ounces sliced mushrooms; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, or more to taste; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/2 cup loosely packed chopped basil; 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese or 2 tablespoons mizithra cheese; salt, to taste

Servings: persons

1 lb baby asparagus
4 ounces sliced mushrooms
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, or more to taste
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, crushed
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup loosely packed chopped basil
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese or 2 tablespoons mizithra cheese
salt, to taste

1
Trim the asparagus (keeping the darker green and less fibrous parts) and cut into 1-inch pieces.
2
Thinly slice the mushrooms.
3
Simmer the asparagus in 1/2 cup of water with a pinch of salt until it is tender (about 10-13 minutes).
4
While the asparagus is simmering, whisk the lemon juice, vinegar, Dijon mustard, and garlic together.
5
Gradually add the olive oil and then the black pepper.
6
Once you have drained the asparagus and let it cool, gently toss it with half of the dressing to coat it well.
7
Toss the remaining dressing with the basil and the mushrooms, and sprinkle the mixture over the asparagus.
8
Season to taste with salt, garnish with freshly grated Parmesan or Mizithra cheese, and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb baby asparagus, 4 ounces sliced mushrooms, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, or more to taste, and more.

Yes, Fresh Balsamic Asparagus Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Fresh Balsamic Asparagus Salad

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