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Asparagus Tomato Salad Recipe
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Asparagus Tomato Salad

This luxurious asparagus tomato salad was enjoyed so much the first time I created the recipe so I never stopped serving it.
I used parsley because that is what I had but chopped basil or mint would be good too.
Course Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian
Keyword asparagus, Gluten-free, pine nuts, salad, tomato, Vegan, vegetarian
Author Diana Herrington

Ingredients

  • 15-20 asparagus spears
  • 1 green onion
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 2 tomatoes
  • parsley
  • fresh cracked pepper optional, to taste

Instructions

  • Remove the bottom inch or two of the asparagus. This part will easily snap off.
  • Steam the asparagus spears for 5-6 minutes or until asparagus is bright green and tender.
  • Chop the green onion.
  • Slice the tomatoes.
  • Rinse the asparagus under cold water.
  • Drain it thoroughly and transfer to a serving bowl.
  •  Arrange the sliced tomatoes in a bowl near the outer edge.
  • Arrange the asparagus spears in the center.
  • Drizzle everything with my Lemon/Olive Oil Dressing.
  • Finely chop some parsley for garnish.
  • Sprinkle with parsley, pine nuts, green onion, and fresh cracked pepper.

Notes

Asparagus Tomato Salad Recipe

I use only healthy Ingredients: Asparagus,  pine nuts, tomatoes.
I dress this salad with my Olive Lemon Juice Dressing. 
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