Asparagus Tomato Salad with Dijon Dressing

Asparagus Tomato Salad with Dijon Dressing

from monkeyandmekitchenadventures.com
20 min
2 servings

A touch of elegance without any of the fuss, this Asparagus Tomato Salad with Dijon Dressing is easy to make and utterly delicious.

Ingredients

  • 1 to 1.5 lbs. fresh asparagus, trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 12 to 15 cherry (or grape) tomatoes, halved (+/-)
  • Red onion, very thinly sliced (to taste)
  • 1 recipe Oil Free Creamy Dijon Dressing
  • 1/8 to ¼ cup toasted almond slices

Directions

  1. 1

    Make the Oil Free Creamy Dijon Dressing, set aside.

  2. 2

    Place one cup of water into a large skillet, bring to a boil. Add the cut asparagus Boil uncovered for approximately 3 to 5 minutes until tender-crisp (or they have reached the desired tenderness).  Drain, lightly rinse with a splash of cold water to stop the cooking process, set aside.

  3. 3

    Place the blanched/cooked asparagus pieces, halved cherry tomatoes, and red onion slivers into a large bowl, drizzle with some of the Dijon dressing and gently toss.

  4. 4

    Then arrange the salad mixture onto a serving platter. Drizzle with additional Dijon dressing.  Then top with a generous sprinkle of toasted almond slices.  Serve and enjoy!