Description
This Tarragon Asparagus Salad is a delightful spring dish featuring blanched asparagus tossed with a tangy tarragon vinaigrette, red onions, and optional feta cheese and nuts. It’s a refreshing and healthy vegetable side perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Asparagus Salad:
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus (trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces)
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves (chopped)
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional:
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons toasted almonds or pine nuts
Instructions
- Blanch the Asparagus: Cook asparagus in boiling salted water for 2–3 minutes, then transfer to ice water to cool.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: Toss blanched asparagus, red onion, and tarragon in a bowl. Pour dressing over and mix.
- Finish and Serve: Add optional feta cheese and nuts. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can prep asparagus and dressing ahead and assemble when ready.
- For a vegan option, omit feta cheese or use a dairy-free alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Blanching
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
