Asparagus Avocado Medley Evonne Style

Name: Asparagus Avocado Medley Evonne Style recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons water; 8 fresh mushrooms, sliced; 1 large avocado - peeled, pitted, and cubed; 1 zucchini, diced; 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped; 1 red onion, sliced; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 clove garlic, minced; ½ teaspoon dried basil; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

by Julio Saez 1 year ago

4.6 (5)

10 minutes

157.2 kcal

12.7 g carbs

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Description

A colorful, pretty salad features lightly cooked asparagus, fresh avocado, mushrooms, zucchini, and tomato in a homemade vinaigrette dressing.

Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons water
8 fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 large avocado - peeled, pitted, and cubed
1 zucchini, diced
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
1 red onion, sliced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

1. Place asparagus and water into a dish, cover, and microwave on high for 3 minutes; stir. Continue microwaving until asparagus are bright green and slightly tender, 2 to 3 more minutes. Drain and cool.
2. Toss asparagus, mushrooms, avocado, zucchini, tomato, and red onion gently in a large salad bowl. Combine lemon juice, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, basil, thyme, salt, and black pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; cover and shake dressing to mix. Pour dressing over salad and toss again to coat. Cover salad and refrigerate until serving time.

Nutrition Facts

serving: 6 servings

calories: 157.2 kcal

carbohydrates: 12.7 g

protein: 4.2 g

saturated fat: 1.7 g

sodium: 129.1 mg

fiber: 6 g

sugar: 4.5 g