Cherry tomatoes and asparagus combine in this salad to make the perfect summer supper
Photo: Jennifer Martiné; Styling: Randy Mon
1 pound asparagus, trimmed and halved
6 cups halved cherry, grape, and pear tomatoes in varied colors
1/2 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese
1 ripe avocado, cut into cubes
1 cup sliced basil leaves
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Step 1
1
Boil asparagus in a large pot of salted water for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
Step 2
2
Mix asparagus with remaining ingredients in a large bowl, stirring well to coat evenly with dressing.
Step 3
3
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
Nutrition Facts
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Serving size
Amount per serving
Calories213
% Daily Value *
Total Fat17g22%
Saturated Fat 4.1g21%
Cholesterol8.3mg3%
Sodium347mg16%
Total Carbohydrate13g5%
Dietary Fiber 5.9g22%
Protein5.9g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.