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5 from 4 votes

Strawberry asparagus salad

This delicious spring salad brings together the best flavors of the season - easy and so tasty.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2
Calories: 631kcal
Author: Caroline's Cooking
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Ingredients

For lemon vinaigrette

  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 ½ tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon salt or more/less to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper or more/less to taste

For rest of salad

  • 10 stems asparagus cut in to roughly 1in/2-3cm chunks
  • ½ bulb fennel small-med
  • 4 handfuls arugula rocket, approx
  • 6 strawberries approx
  • 6 slices baguette
  • 4 oz goats cheese approx weight (a small round, ideally with rind)

Instructions

  • For vinaigrette, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper. If you prefer, you can whisk the dressing together in a salad bowl to then add the other ingredients to.
  • Steam the asparagus chunks for around 3-5 minutes until tender to the knifepoint then run under cold water or place in a bowl with iced water to stop them cooking further.
  • Finely slice the fennel, cutting larger slices in half or smaller. Place the fennel and arugula in a bowl and add the vinaigrette. Toss them together so everything is well coated.
  • Add the asparagus, toss gently, then add the strawberries and very gently mix to coat but without breaking up the fruit.
  • Toast the slices of baguette lightly and put a piece of the goat cheese on each slice so that the bread is largely covered (for me, this was a half-round slice with the ends tucked in). Toast the slices under the broiler/grill for a couple minutes so that the cheese melts and starts to brown slightly. Arrange over the salad and serve.

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Nutrition

Calories: 631kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 1153mg | Potassium: 606mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1658IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 283mg | Iron: 6mg