Strawberry-Asparagus Salad

(from rosie’s recipe box)

Source: Atlanta Magazine

Serves 4 people

Categories: not tried, salad, sidedishes, vegetables

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 bunch asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 to 2 cups)
  • 1 pint strawberries, sliced
  • 8 cups torn spinach, tatsoi or other salad greens

Directions

  1. In a jar, combine the olive oil, vinegar and honey. Cover and shake well.
  2. Bring a pot of water to boil. Add the asparagus and blanch until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Immediately remove from the boiling water and drop into a bowl of ice water. Drain.

  3. Divide the salad greens among 4 plates. Top with the strawberries and asparagus. Drizzle with the dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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