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Asparagus Tomato Salad with Dijon Dressing

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  • Author: Monkey and Me Kitchen Adventures
  • Prep Time: 20 Minutes
  • Total Time: 20 Minutes
  • Yield: 2-4 Servings 1x
  • Category: Salad
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A touch of elegance without any of the fuss, this Asparagus Tomato Salad with Dijon Dressing is easy to make and utterly delicious.


Ingredients

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Ingredients:

  • 1 to 1.5 lbs. fresh asparagus, trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 12 to 15 cherry (or grape) tomatoes, halved (+/-)
  • Red onion, very thinly sliced (to taste)
  • 1 recipe Oil Free Creamy Dijon Dressing

Optional Topping Ingredients:

  • 1/8 to ¼ cup toasted almond slices

Instructions

  1. Make the Oil Free Creamy Dijon Dressing, set aside.
  2. Place one cup of water into a large skillet, bring to a boil. Add the cut asparagus Boil uncovered for approximately 3 to 5 minutes until tender-crisp (or they have reached the desired tenderness).  Drain, lightly rinse with a splash of cold water to stop the cooking process, set aside.
  3. Place the blanched/cooked asparagus pieces, halved cherry tomatoes, and red onion slivers into a large bowl, drizzle with some of the Dijon dressing and gently toss.
  4. Then arrange the salad mixture onto a serving platter. Drizzle with additional Dijon dressing.  Then top with a generous sprinkle of toasted almond slices.  Serve and enjoy!

Notes

*Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.

*Servings:  Makes 3-4 small side salads or 2 medium salads