EASTER ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH SHRIMP AND CHERRY TOMATOES

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This salad is an Easter tradition in our family. The ingredients and flavors say spring, but it is delicious any time of year! Skip the appetizers; the abundance of shrimp make this an appetizer and salad in one. Enjoy!

Provided by Saveur

Time 8h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups mayonnaise
¼ cup white wine vinegar
¼ cup chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon minced garlic
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 pounds asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
2 (8 ounce) packages mixed spring salad greens
1 pound frozen cooked, peeled and deveined shrimp, thawed
2 large avocados, diced

Steps:

  • Combine mayonnaise, vinegar, dill, water, and garlic in a bowl; whisk until well combined. Season with salt and pepper and refrigerate for several hours or overnight for flavors to meld.
  • Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook asparagus until just tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • Combine asparagus, cherry tomatoes, salad greens, shrimp, and avocados in a large bowl. Toss with desired amount of dressing and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 131.6 mg, Fat 55.2 g, Fiber 8.6 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 460.8 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

Chaudhry Talha Akram
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This is a great salad for a light lunch or dinner.


Joseph Kamenderi
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I've made it for my family and friends many times.


Hedoy Hasan
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I'm not a huge fan of asparagus, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing was really good.


Mmabatho Nyoffu
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Christian Arndt
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I love the way the asparagus and shrimp complement each other in this salad.


Sophie Marshall
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This salad is so refreshing and perfect for a summer picnic.


Kashif Zaka
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Lifebidder 69
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. I always have some leftover after I make asparagus soup, and this is a great way to use it up.


Christopher Manning
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The asparagus, shrimp, and cherry tomatoes are all so fresh and delicious.


Ripa Akter
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for potlucks, picnics, and even just a quick lunch.


maqsood rana
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I'm not usually a fan of asparagus, but this salad changed my mind. The asparagus was perfectly cooked and the dressing was delicious.


MALKHA GAMING
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This asparagus salad was a hit at our Easter brunch! The flavors of the asparagus, shrimp, and cherry tomatoes were perfectly balanced, and the dressing was light and refreshing.