Name: Strawberry Asparagus Salad With Lemon Vinaigrette
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 4 1/2 cups Spinach, fresh, rinsed and dried, torn into bite-sized pieces; 1 1/2 cups Mache, lambs ear or butter lettuce, rinsed, dried and torn; 1 pound Asparagus, washed and dried with bottom woody parts removed; 2 tablespoons Shallot, sliced thin; 4 tablespoons Goat Cheese, crumbled; 4 tablespoons Sliced Almonds; 2 cups Strawberries, organic if possible, sliced; FOR THE LEMON VINAIGRETTE; 6 tablespoons Olive Oil; 4 tablespoons Lemon Juice, freshly squeezed; 3 teaspoons Honey; 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard; 1 1/2 teaspoons Mayonnaise; 1/2 teaspoon Pepper, freshly ground; 1/4 teaspoon Salt

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If you’re hungry for a delicious warm-weather salad with bright, fresh flavors, this Strawberry Asparagus Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is right up your alley. It’s quick to assemble and the perfect starter for any dish..add sliced chicken to make this delicious salad a full meal!

There are plenty of recipes out there for strawberry salad, and why not? Fresh, seasonal berries are fabulous on pancakes and yogurt, why not a green salad too?

This is one different because, besides being really simple with luscious, contrasting flavors and textures, its got some extras:

Thin, perfect asparagus that’s barely cooked so it stays really crisp
Crunchy sliced almonds
Tangy, creamy, goat cheese
A juicy, honey-spiked fresh lemon vinaigrette

Ingredients You’ll Need for This Recipe

Strawberries: The freshest looking, organic berries you can find
Fresh Spinach: This leafy but sturdy green isn’t bitter at all, and so perfect in this salad
Mache: This little green lettuce is special and sweet and sometimes referred to as “lambs ear.” If you can’t find it, just use butter lettuce instead
Asparagus: As thin as you can find, organic if possible
Shallot: Thin slices of this subtle and sweet (and my very favorite in the whole world) onion
Goat Cheese: Tangy and creamy for a delicious contrast of textures
Sliced Almonds: For a little extra crunch
Fresh Lemon: Shake the juice together with olive oil, dijon mustard, a touch of mayo and seasonings to make a bright, flavorful vinaigrette (that’s good on everything but your cereal, btw).

Step by Step Salad Directions

Remove the woody bottoms of the asparagus with a vegetable peeler or paring knife
Cook the asparagus quickly in a saute pan with a little water, just enough to retain it’s bright green color and crispness
Whisk together the fresh lemon vinaigrette
Divide the greens, asparagus, sliced shallots, goat cheese, almonds and strawberries on each plate
Drizzle with the vinaigrette and serve!

Tips and Variations for this Recipe:

Yes, this salad can be made more substantial and totally amazing with a warm, thinly cut chicken breast on top. So would grilled salmon or even a sliced hard boiled egg.
Swap out the sliced almonds for toasted pine nuts or walnuts or pecans! Honey roasted almonds are a nice switch too.
This salad comes together quickly! Prep the ingredients in advance in separate containers, refrigerate, and plate when you’re ready
I’ve served this salad many times on a big, white platter which looks pretty stunning if I do say so myself
Be sure to serve ALL salads with toasty, buttered bread. I don’t make the rules 🙂 🙂

More Recipes to Try:

Spring Vegetable Frittatas

Strawberry Cheesecake in a Jar

Outrageous Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

Modern Carrot Salad

Simple Chickpea Salad

Celery Salad with Hazelnuts

If you’ve tried this Strawberry Asparagus Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette, or any recipe on Studio Delicious, I’d love to hear about it in the comments below