You asked us for ideas for quick and easy appetizers and here comes our favorite recipe! Spring is officially asparagus season and if you're like us, you can't wait to try out a variety of asparagus recipes. How about starting with this crisp salad with green asparagus and tomatoes? So easy and full of flavor - you'll definitely make it several times, trust us!
We don't know about you, but after all the chocolate bunnies andcrispy Easter egg cookiesWe would like something light and low in calories. Nice and crunchy, super tasty and ready in less than 30 minutes - this salad with green asparagus and tomatoes tastes great as wellquick appetizer for Easter, as well as lunch or dinner during the week.
Ingredients for the asparagus salad
This green asparagus salad only requires a few ingredients, but together they create a great combination of textures and flavors.
Salat:
- 900 grams of fresh green asparagus
- 450 grams of cherry tomatoes
- 150 grams of feta cheese
- 100 grams of raw walnuts
Balsamic-Vinaigrette:
- 50 ml Balsamic-Essig
- 30 ml olive oil
- 20 grams of Dijon mustard
- 10 grams of honey
- 1 garlic clove
- Salt and pepper
preparation
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Meanwhile, to make the vinaigrette, place balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Simmer balsamic vinegar for 3-4 minutes until reduced by half.
- Pour into a bowl. Add olive oil, mustard, honey, chopped garlic clove and season with salt and pepper.
- Whisk the vinaigrette well with a fork and place in the refrigerator.
- Wash the asparagus, drain it and cut off the ends.
- Add the asparagus spears to the pot and cook for 4-5 minutes.
- Drain the asparagus and immediately rinse in ice water.
- Lightly roast the walnuts in a pan without fat until they start to smell pleasant.
- Mix asparagus, tomatoes and walnuts in a large salad bowl and sprinkle with feta cheese.
- Drizzle with the balsamic vinaigrette and voila - your delicious salad with green asparagus, tomatoes and feta is ready!
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