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Cherry Tomato and Asparagus Salad





Total Time
30 mins

Cherry tomatoes and asparagus combine in this salad to make the perfect summer supper

Cherry Tomato and Asparagus Salad




Photo: Jennifer Martiné; Styling: Randy Mon
 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and halved
 6 cups halved cherry, grape, and pear tomatoes in varied colors
 1/2 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese
 1 ripe avocado, cut into cubes
 1 cup sliced basil leaves
 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
 2 teaspoons lemon juice
 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Step 1
1

Boil asparagus in a large pot of salted water for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.

Step 2
2

Mix asparagus with remaining ingredients in a large bowl, stirring well to coat evenly with dressing.

Step 3
3

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories213
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g22%

Saturated Fat 4.1g21%
Cholesterol 8.3mg3%
Sodium 347mg16%
Total Carbohydrate 13g5%

Dietary Fiber 5.9g22%
Protein 5.9g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.