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The Asparagus, Tomato and Feta salad

Tasty and delicious in one plate!

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By House & Garden South Africa | May 7, 2021 | Recipes

Tasty and delicious in one plate! The asparagus, tomato and feta salad is one easy salad that is packed with so much flavour and it easy on the pocket!

Ingredients

Vinaigrette

  • 6 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and ground black pepper

Salad

  • 1 packet of fresh asparagus (tough ends trimmed)
  • 1 packet. cherry tomatoes
  • 2/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
  • 100g feta cheese, crumbled

Instructions

  • Boil water in a large pot and add the
  • Meanwhile fill a medium mixing bowl with ice and cold water. Drain and immediately transfer asparagus to ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain the asparagus and transfer to a salad bowl.
  • Add tomatoes and walnuts. Drizzle vinaigrette over top and toss
  • To prepare vinaigrette - add vinegar to a small saucepan, bring to a boil over medium heat and allow to boil until reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
  • Pour into a jar or bowl, add olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic and whisk to blend while seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Drizzle vinaigrette over top of the salad and toss
  • Sprinkle over the feta then serve,

Recipe by Chef Marcus | @ChefMarcusZA

Images by @OverdueConcepts