Asparagus, Cucumber & Feta Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Name: Asparagus, Cucumber & Feta Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 6 cups Asparagus (trimmed and sliced in half lengthwise); 3 tbsps Balsamic Vinegar; 2 tbsps Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard; 1 tbsp Maple Syrup; 1 Garlic (clove, minced); Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste); 1 Cucumber (large, diced); 2 cups Lentils (cooked, drained and rinsed); 1/2 cup Slivered Almonds (toasted); 1/2 cup Feta Cheese (crumbled)

3 steps

Prep:15minCook:15min

11 ingredients 15 minutes 4 servings

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 06:05:06 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories407.1 kcal (20%)

Total Fat21.1 g (30%)

Carbs39.9 g (15%)

Sugars12.3 g (14%)

Protein20.1 g (40%)

Sodium430.5 mg (22%)

Fiber14.3 g (51%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

6 cupsAsparagus

trimmed and sliced in half lengthwise

3 tbspsbalsamic vinegar

2 tbspsextra virgin olive oil

1 Tbspdijon mustard

1 Tbspmaple syrup

1 cloveGarlic

2 cupsLentils

cooked, drained and rinsed

½ cupSlivered Almonds

toasted

½ cupfeta cheese crumbled

Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the asparagus and boil for about 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Strain the water off of the asparagus then place them in a bowl full of cold water. Set aside while you prepare the rest. (Note: You could also grill or roast the asparagus.)

Step 2

Combine balsamic vinegar, olive oil, dijon mustard, maple syrup and minced garlic in a jar. Season with a pinch of sea salt and black pepper. Seal with a lid, shake rigorously and set aside

Step 3

In a large salad bowl combine asparagus, cucumber, lentils, slivered almonds and feta cheese. Add desired amount of dressing and toss well to combine. Divide into bowls and enjoy