Asparagus mozarella salad recipe

Asparagus Mozarella Salad recipe

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This asparagus mozzarella salad recipe is a delightful combination of fresh asparagus, creamy mozzarella, and tangy vinaigrette. The crisp-tender asparagus is blanched to perfection and then tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, aromatic basil leaves, and slices of creamy mozzarella cheese. The dish is finished with a drizzle of zesty lemon vinaigrette, adding a burst of flavor to every bite. This refreshing salad is perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for any meal.

Keywords: asparagus, mozzarella, salad, vinaigrette, refreshing

Asparagus mozarella salad recipe details

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Ingredients

500 g	asparagus, stalks peeled
60 ml	olive oil
2 tsp	white wine vinegar
	Dijon mustard
	garlic, crushed or minced to taste
	salt and pepper
250 g	fresh Mozarella, cut into sticks
2	vine-ripened tomatoes, thinly sliced
100 g	salami, wafer thin
1	red pepper, roasted

Instructions

Simmer the asparagus until just cooked through. Rinse under cold water and drain, pat dry and cut the spears, on the diagonal, into 1-inch long pieces; set aside.

Make a dressing of olive oil, vinegar, mustard and garlic and season to taste with salt and pepper. Combine the asparagus and mozzarella and lightly dress with half of the dressing.

Alternate rounds of tomato and salami on the outside of each dinner plate; center asparagus and mozzarella mixture in the middle; drizzle remaining dressing over the tomatoes and salami. Garnish asparagus and mozzarella with roasted peppers.

Preparation time:
ca. 25 min
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a