Asparagus Strawberry Salad Recipe

A vibrant and surprisingly delicious salad! Sweet strawberries meet crisp asparagus in a creamy poppy seed dressing, topped with crumbly blue cheese. This unique recipe is perfect for a light lunch, a refreshing side dish, or a stunning appetizer. Prep time includes chilling for optimal flavor.

Prep Time 75 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 270 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 5.0 (8 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Asparagus Strawberry Salad

  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 0 cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 0 sesame seeds
  • 0 onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 0 paprika
  • 0 Worcestershire sauce
  • 0 vegetable oil
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus
  • 1 pint fresh strawberries
  • 2 ounces crumbled blue cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup olive oil

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How to Make Asparagus Strawberry Salad

  1. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine 1/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons poppy seeds, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 cup white wine vinegar. Shake well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  2. Add 1/2 cup olive oil to the jar.
  3. Secure the lid and shake vigorously to emulsify the dressing.
  4. Cover and refrigerate the dressing for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. Snap off the tough ends of 1 pound asparagus. Blanch the asparagus in boiling water for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp. Immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  6. Just before serving, gently toss 1 pint strawberries (hulled and sliced), the chilled asparagus, and the poppy seed dressing together in a large bowl.
  7. Sprinkle with 2 ounces crumbled blue cheese and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

76g

Fat

17g

Carbs

8g