
Green Bean and Asparagus Salad
This refreshing salad combines crisp green beans, tender asparagus, and a tangy vinaigrette dressing.
Ingredients
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Honey (1 teaspoon)
- Dijon mustard (1 teaspoon)
- Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
- Lemon juice (2 tablespoons)
- Fresh basil (1/4 cup, chopped)
- Feta cheese (1/2 cup, crumbled)
- Red onion (1/4 cup, thinly sliced)
- Cherry tomatoes (1 cup, halved)
- Asparagus (1 bunch, trimmed)
- Green beans (1 pound, trimmed)
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
- In the same pot, bring another pot of salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook for 2 minutes, until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the green beans, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, and fresh basil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Dietary Information
Dish Type: Salad • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 5 minutes • Calories: 150 • Fat: 8g • Carbs: 15g • Protein: 5g • Sodium: 200mg • Sugar: 5g