A colorful, pretty salad features lightly cooked asparagus, fresh avocado, mushrooms, zucchini, and tomato in a homemade vinaigrette dressing.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons water
- 8 fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1 large avocado – peeled, pitted, and cubed
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Place asparagus and water into a dish, cover, and microwave on high for 3 minutes; stir. Continue microwaving until asparagus are bright green and slightly tender, 2 to 3 more minutes. Drain and cool.
Step 2
Toss asparagus, mushrooms, avocado, zucchini, tomato, and red onion gently in a large salad bowl. Combine lemon juice, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, basil, thyme, salt, and black pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; cover and shake dressing to mix. Pour dressing over salad and toss again to coat. Cover salad and refrigerate until serving time.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 157 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat12g | 15% |
Saturated Fat2g | 9% |
Sodium129mg | 6% |
Total Carbohydrate13g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber6g | 21% |
Total Sugars5g | |
Protein4g | |
Vitamin C21mg | 104% |
Calcium42mg | 3% |
Iron3mg | 14% |
Potassium625mg | 13% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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