Roasted Asparagus and Avocado Salad with Lemon Parmesan Vinaigrette
A fresh and springy salad! Perfect as a side dish or bulk it up into a main dish. Some great add-ons include chicken and quinoa or farro.
Ingredients
For the vinaigrette:
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (60 ml)
- ¼ cup olive oil (60 ml)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese (25 grams)
- ½ teaspoon coarse salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
For the salad:
- 1 bunch asparagus , chopped, woody ends discarded
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 large avocado , sliced
- Lemon vinaigrette , above
- Additional Parmesan cheese , optional
Instructions
To make the vinaigrette:
- Place all of the ingredients in a mason jar or tupperware with tight lid. Shake vigorously for a few seconds until combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
To assemble salad:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Toss the chopped asparagus, olive oil and salt and pepper and spread in a single layer on a sheet pan. Roast until fork tender, about 10-15 minutes (depending on size, adjust time as needed). Cool slightly.
- Toss the roasted asparagus, chopped avocado and mixed greens with some lemon-vinaigrette. Serve immediately.
Notes
Note: Store leftover vinaigrette in the fridge for up to several weeks. Let come to room temperature for about 5 minutes, then shake to reincorporate.
Lemon vinaigrette recipe adapted from Mountain Mama Cooks.
Nutrition
Calories: 537kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 802mg | Potassium: 656mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1194IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 161mg | Iron: 1mg