Weekend Recipe: An Asparagus Salad That Will Wow Dinner Guests
I love this beautiful and simple salad that is filled with goodness. It takes just a few minutes to prepare and you can serve it for lunch or dinner or even a nourishing breakfast. I like to enjoy my salad topped with thinly sliced feta or a generous grating of pecorino. The slightly salty feta marries perfectly with the subtle earthy flavors of asparagus and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil scented with lemon and fresh herbs.
For added protein, top the asparagus with medium to hard-boiled eggs that you’ve shelled and cut in half. It’s also great with steamed or pan-roasted fish, smoked salmon or thinly sliced poached chicken. For a plant-based protein option, I love topping the asparagus with shelled broad beans or green peas that have been lightly braised in a little water and sea salt.
WHAT’S GREAT ABOUT IT:
Asparagus is a wonderful source of folate and vitamins A, C and K. Asparagus is also a good source of inulin, a dietary fiber that can help control hunger and manage weight. Inulin also works as a prebiotic and can help stimulate the growth of healthy bacteria in the digestive system. This delicious and simple recipe is from my Healthy Chef Recipe App.
INGREDIENTS
Serves 4
60ml (2 fl oz / 1/4 cup) extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
2 tablespoons fresh chopped chives
Sea salt and cracked pepper to taste
600g (21 oz) asparagus, ends trimmed and lightly peeled
200g (7 oz) feta, sliced
DIRECTIONS
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Source: TIME: Health - Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Teresa Cutter — The Healthy Chef Tags: Uncategorized Food Source Type: news