Salads
Easy Lemon Shallot Vinaigrette in an Asparagus Strawberry Salad
Prep
10 minutes
Cook
5 minutes
Yield
4 as a side salad
This easy salad recipe combines fresh asparagus and strawberries with an easy shallot vinaigrette.
This delicious summer salad is perfect for the warmer weather. I love the combination of asparagus and strawberry, drizzled with a flavorful lemon shallot vinaigrette.
Why you’ll love this asparagus strawberry salad:
- Easy: A salad should be quick and easy to put together, and this salad will only take you 15-minutes to make
- Flavorful: Top pop of flavor the shallot vinaigrette adds to this salad is truly sensational
- Versatile: Swap strawberries for blueberries, or add in other veggies you love
Ingredient Notes:
Asparagus: Asparagus is rich in minerals and vitamins A, C, and folic acid. They are great for your gut, and can even help with your blood pressure. They’re so good for you!
Strawberries: One of my favs in the summer, strawberries are rich in vitamin C and other antioxidants which help reduce your risk of several health conditions.
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How to make shallot vinaigrette:
- Whisk together or shake in a jar all of the lemon shallot vinaigrette ingredients and set aside.
- To a large bowl or platter add sliced asparagus, defrosted peas, sliced strawberries, and feta cheese. Drizzle with the lemon shallot vinaigrette and toss and enjoy.
Expert Tips & FAQ:
How long does shallot vinaigrette last in fridge? Store shallot vinaigrette in a sealed jar in your fridge for up to a week.
What is the difference between salad dressing and vinaigrette? A vinaigrette is specifically based on oil and vinegar, whereas salad dressing is a general term that can refer to anything you dress your salad with.
Does homemade vinaigrette go bad? It truly depends on what ingredients you add to your dressing. For example, if it has fresh garlic in it, you’ll want to consume it quicker than something that just has oil and vinegar, and spices in it.
Can you leave homemade vinaigrette unrefrigerated? If your dressing has anything creamy in it, like mayo, you’ll want to keep that in the fridge. Oil-based dressings should be kept cold after opening, however, some will be okay on the counter if they don’t contain things like lemon or citrus juice, or fresh garlic and other fresh ingredients.
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Easy Lemon Shallot Vinaigrette in a Asparagus Strawberry Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- 1 large bunch (or 2 small) asparagus, ends trimmed
- 1 cup frozen peas, defrosted
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Lemon shallot vinaigrette
- zest from one lemon
- juice from one lemon
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- optional: chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and once boiling add the asparagus stalks, cook for 2-4 minutes or until just tender. Drain and rinse under cold water or put in an ice bath for 30 seconds-1 minute and then set aside and pat dry. Cut into 2 inch pieces, drizzle with a pinch of salt and add to a salad bowl.
- Whisk together or shake in a jar all of the lemon shallot vinaigrette ingredients and set aside.
- To a large bowl or platter add sliced asparagus, defrosted peas, sliced strawberries and feta cheese. Drizzle with the lemon shallot vinaigrette and toss and enjoy.
Notes
- If you love this salad, try our Asparagus Snap Pea & Radish Salad
- To add a crunchy element, add chopped pistachios or even almonds!
