This pretty blend of garden-fresh vegetables and zesty herb dressing tastes as good as it looks! By microwaving the asparagus a bit before adding the other veggies, Patricia Alderete of Lowell, Indiana keeps cool in the kitchen.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 7 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place asparagus and 2 tablespoons water in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 2-4 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring once; drain and cool., In a large bowl, combine the asparagus, mushrooms, avocado, zucchini, tomato and onion; toss gently. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad and toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 111mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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Juyel Rana
r-juyel65@hotmail.comI'm always looking for new ways to cook asparagus, and this recipe is a keeper. It's flavorful and easy to make.
Oscar Zurita
zurita-oscar3@yahoo.comThis is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make.
Erin Dy
d-erin@hotmail.comI love the simplicity of this recipe. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are always delicious.
April Barnett
a_barnett70@hotmail.comThis is a healthy and delicious dish that I will definitely be making again.
A Day With Tray
a-tray@hotmail.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Kari Taylor-Meyer
karit74@aol.comThis dish is perfect for a summer picnic.
Thomas Kearney
kearney@yahoo.comI'm not a fan of avocado, so I omitted it from the recipe. It was still delicious.
Mudsir Ali
a-mudsir@gmail.comThis is a great recipe for using up leftover asparagus.
Bbbb Bbbg
bbbbg@yahoo.comI didn't have any lemon on hand, so I used lime instead. It worked out great!
James Whittenburg
jw@hotmail.comThe asparagus was a bit too crunchy for my taste, but otherwise this dish was great.
Shahzaib Gill
shahzaib@gmail.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I highly recommend it.
Nobi Mia
mia.nobi46@hotmail.comI added some grilled chicken to this dish and it was amazing!
Jared Ariisi
j_a97@hotmail.co.ukThis is a great recipe for a light and healthy lunch or dinner.
Salim Kawalya
ksalim@hotmail.co.ukI've never been a big fan of asparagus, but this recipe changed my mind. The avocado and lemon really mellowed out the flavor.
Mrochw klangwa
m_klangwa59@hotmail.comI made this for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
Ornela Aruci
a_ornela@hotmail.comThis dish was surprisingly delicious! The flavors of the asparagus, avocado, and lemon complemented each other perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.