Asparagus salad
Delight your taste buds with this refreshing asparagus salad. Bursting with flavors of crisp greens, tangy dressing, and savory toppings. A culinary masterpiece!
Ingredients:
- 3 cups balsamic vinegar
- 1 head radicchio, julienned
- 1 bunch fresh spinach, cleaned and chopped
- 2 heads endive, julienned
- 1 bunch watercress
- 1 bunch arugula, cleaned and stems cut back
- 6 shallots, diced
- 24 spears pencil asparagus, blanched and refreshed
- 3 plum tomatoes, quartered
- 1/4 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 carrot, peeled and shaved into strips with peeler
Instructions:
- Cook balsamic vinegar in a saucepan until it thickens and develops a rich flavor. Transfer it to a squeeze bottle. In a large bowl, mix together radicchio, spinach, endive, watercress, and arugula. Ensure everything is combined well. Set aside.
- Mix shallots, asparagus, and tomato in a small bowl. Drizzle a bit of the balsamic reduction and olive oil over the vegetables. Stir until the vegetables are coated.
- On a plate, arrange the salad greens, followed by the asparagus mixture and carrot strips. Drizzle a small amount of balsamic reduction over the top, season with salt and pepper, and serve.
Summary:
- Calories: 1285 kcal
- Fat: 8 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Carbs: 249 g
- Potassium: 7100 mg
- Magnesium: 670 mg