Asparagus Salad with Caper Herb Vinaigrette

Beth Bollinger of Nest Wellness

Crispy asparagus, crunchy radishes and leafy greens all tossed in a zesty caper vinaigrette makes for a super satisfying salad. Believe me asparagus salad never tasted so good! This zesty caper vinaigrette will be a new favorite and you will want to pour it on everything! I suggest you make a double batch to store in the fridge.

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Course Salad, Side Dish

Servings

Calories 291 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 pound asparagus
4 radishes thinly sliced
1 bunch arugula or spring greens
radish sprouts or other fine herbs like tarragon chives or parsley
optional: edible flowers

Dressing Ingredients:

2 tablespoons champagne vinegar, sherry vinegar, apple cider vinegar or 1 tablespoon each fresh lemon juice and vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
3 teaspoons capers drained and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or a mixture of parsley chives and tarragon
sea salt to taste
pinch or two of freshly ground black pepper or use Aleppo pepper for a spicier dressing

Instructions

Preparation:

Snap the woody ends off the asparagus. Steam for 4-5 minutes. Give them an ice bath so they remain a vibrant green, then drain and dry on paper towels. Cut into 1/2—1 inch pieces.
In a jar, mix together the vinegar (or lemon juice and vinegar) and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste and add chopped capers and chopped herbs, shake jar with lid on to mix well. In a salad bowl add asparagus, arugula, radish and herbs, and toss together. Dress the vegetables with caper vinaigrette and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 291kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gSodium: 95mgPotassium: 515mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2080IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 5mg

Keyword DF, GF, KETO, paleo, VEGAN

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