Asparagus and Almond Salad
This dish is vegan and dairy-free and is an ideal side dish for your next party. It is a complete dinner salad and can be complemented with grilled salmon or balsamic-roasted chicken. It is easy to make and can be served within 30 minutes. Asparagus and Almond Salad is also a great option for a brunch or lunch. Aside from being a great side dish, Asparagus and Almond Salad also tastes fantastic when paired with other vegetables and fruits.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 60kcal
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Equipment
Ingredients
Dressing
- 2 teaspoons macadamia nut oil
- 1 teaspoon English mustard Salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
Base Ingredients
- 1/2 pound asparagus trimmed 1 inch from ends
- 2 tablespoons almonds sliced
- 2 tablespoons parsley leaves fresh, finely chopped 2 tablespoons red onion, chopped
Instructions
Prep/ Cook
- Combine all of the dressing ingredients except the oil.
- Slowly drizzle the oil until it becomes creamy.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and steam the asparagus for 4 min.
- Let it cool down.
- Toast the almonds on medium heat for 2 min. or until you smell the aroma and let it cool down.
- To make the dressing, combine all of the dressing ingredients except the oil in a food processor or by hand if there are no solid chunks.
- Slowly add the oil in small streams while mixing/whisking until it has a creamy consistency.
- Divide the ingredients evenly among the mason jar/s.
- Layer them in order based on the ingredient list above in a mason jar starting with the dressing.
- Make sure the dressing does not touch the greens yet.
- Place the lid and close tightly.
To Serve
- Shake the jar well to coat the ingredients with the dressing and enjoy!
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Notes
In addition to its wholesome and healthy ingredients, Asparagus and Almond Salad is dairy- and gluten-free. It can be served as a complete dinner salad or as a side dish. You can add roasted chicken or balsamic-glazed salmon to the salad. To make it more attractive and delicious, you can also add almonds, goat cheese, and peas to the salad.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 163mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 598IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg
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