Roasted Asparagus Salad Recipe

Name: Roasted Asparagus Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus; 1/2 cup olive oil, divided; 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, divided; 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/4 balsamic vinegar; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes (about 1/2 pt.); 1/2 chopped red bell pepper; 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion; 1 head bibb lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces; 1 avocado, sliced

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus
1/2 cup olive oil, divided
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, divided
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes (about 1/2 pt.)
1/2 chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 head bibb lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 avocado, sliced

1
Preheat oven to 425u00b0F
2
Snap off and discard tough ends of asparagus; remove scales with a vegetable peeler if desired.
3
Stir together 1 T. olive oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped basil, 1/2 teaspoons lemon pepper, and 1/4 tsp salt in a large bowl.
4
Add asparagus to olive oil mixture, and toss gently to coat. Place asparagus on a lightly greased baking sheet.
5
Bake asparagus at 42u00b0F for 13 to 15 minutes or to desired degree of tenderness. Cool 10 minutes.
6
Whisk together balsamic vinegar, garlic, and remaining 7 T of olive oil, 1 T. basil and 1/4 teaspoons salt.
7
Toss together tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and take out 1 T. of the balsamic mixture you made and toss together.
8
Arrange lettuce on a large serving plate or large bowl. Top with tomato mixture and asparagus. Add avocado just before serving. Drizzle with the remaining balsamic vinegar mixture.
9
Note: To make ahead, toss together tomatoes, bell pepper, and onion without the dressing. Store these ready to use ingredients in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 5 hours. The dressing and asparagus can also be made up to 8 hours before serving.

390

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus, 1/2 cup olive oil, divided, 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, divided, 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper, and more.

Yes, Roasted 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.

Roasted Asparagus Salad

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