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Asparagus Salad Recipe

Filled with mozzarella cheese, and cherry tomatoes, seasoned with basil, and covered in a light balsamic vinaigrette, this asparagus salad is bursting with flavor! Best of all, it comes together in less than 10 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

  • 3-4 cups water
  • bowl ice water
  • 1 bundle thin asparagus
  • 1 small package cherry tomatoes
  • 10 light string cheese
  • 1/2 cup TB Newman's Own lighten Up Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
  • pepper
  • basil

Instructions

  • Rinse asparagus and tomatoes in water.
  • Boil a few cups of water on the stove.
  • Cut off bottoms of asparagus spears. Cut into thirds and boil for 5-7 minutes.
  • Drain asparagus and place in a bowl of ice water to keep asparagus from cooking more.
  • Cut cherry tomatoes in half.
  • Cut string cheese.
  • In a large bowl, place cherry tomatoes, asparagus and string cheese pieces.
  • Pour dressing over the top. Add pepper and basil and mix. Chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 377mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 184IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg