Green asparagus salad: A delightful spring recipe for the family

With the arrival of spring comes a craving for light and delicious dishes rich in seasonal vegetables. This is an ideal time to use asparagus, which is now at its best! A salad with green asparagus is tasty and a filling meal that the whole family will surely enjoy.

When the thermometer readings go up, it's worth opting for a light yet nutritious lunch. A good idea is to make a salad with seasonal vegetables and burrata and serve it with a delicious dressing. The more ambitious can grill a chicken breast to accompany it. Both versions taste exquisite. Additionally, preparing such a dish does not take much time.

A salad with green asparagus stands out for its great taste and its simplicity of preparation. The secret to its success lies in combining excellent ingredients and baking them before serving.

Ingredients:      

• 250 grams of green asparagus,
• 250 grams of cherry tomatoes,
• 50 grams of pine nuts,
• 60 ml of olive oil,

Salt and pepper.

Additions:    

• Arugula,
• Burrata,
• Balsamic cream,
• Croutons.

   Preparation:

1. Wash and dry the asparagus and cherry tomatoes. Cut the tomatoes into halves.
2. Place the asparagus, tomatoes, and pine nuts in an oven-safe dish.
3. Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Gently mix the ingredients to avoid damaging the asparagus.
5. Bake at 200°C for 15 minutes.
6. While the vegetables are baking, prepare the additions: wash the arugula and slice the burrata.
7. After 15 minutes, remove the baked vegetables from the oven and combine them with arugula, burrata, balsamic cream, and croutons.
8. Serve the salad immediately while it's still warm.

Tips:    

• Add other favourite vegetables to the salad, such as bell pepper, cucumber, or onion.
• Add some chilli to the dressing if you want the salad to be spicier.
• You can substitute burrata with mozzarella or another type of soft cheese.
• You can also use leftover roasted chicken or salmon in the salad.

This spring salad is ideal when you have no time for cooking but want to eat something delicious and filling. Prepare it today and enjoy the exquisite combination of flavours from seasonal vegetables!