Green Bean and Asparagus Salad
This refreshing salad combines crisp green beans, tender asparagus, and a tangy vinaigrette dressing.
Ingredients - Serves 6
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Honey - 1 teaspoon
- Dijon mustard - 1 teaspoon
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
- Fresh basil - 1/4 cup, chopped
- Feta cheese - 1/2 cup, crumbled
- Red onion - 1/4 cup, thinly sliced
- Cherry tomatoes - 1 cup, halved
- Asparagus - 1 bunch, trimmed
- Green beans - 1 pound, trimmed
Let's Get Started
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
- In the same pot, bring another pot of salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook for 2 minutes, until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the green beans, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, and fresh basil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Salad
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 8g
- Carbs: 15g
- Protein: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Sugar: 5g