Roasted Asparagus Salad

How to Make Roasted Asparagus Salad

Asparagus is a spring vegetable that you are sure to find in the produce section during April. Steam it, grill it, or try this quick and easy recipe for a delicious asparagus side dish!


5 min prep time


2servings


4 spears

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Lightly spray with cooking spray.
  2. Arrange the asparagus in a single layer on the baking sheet. Sprinkle the walnuts around the asparagus. Lightly spray the asparagus with cooking spray. Roll back and forth to coat.
  3. Roast for 5 minutes. Using tongs, turn the asparagus over gently. Roast for 4 minutes, or until the walnuts begin to brown. Transfer to a plate.
  4. Spoon the vinaigrette over the asparagus and walnuts. Roll back and forth to coat. Sprinkle with the pepper. Let stand for 10 minutes so the flavors blend.
  5. Cook’s Tip: Be sure to dry the asparagus thoroughly before cooking or it will not brown properly.
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Nutrition facts

2 Servings



  • Serving Size

    4 spears


  • Amount per serving



    Calories





    45

  • % Daily value*

  • Total Fat
    3.5g

    4%

    • Saturated Fat
      0.3g

      2%

  • Cholesterol
    0mg

    0%

  • Sodium
    85mg

    4%

  • Total Carbohydrate
    3g

    1%

    • Dietary Fiber
      1g

      4%
    • Total Sugars
      1g

  • Protein
    2g

Ingredients

medium asparagus spears (trimmed and patted very dry)
8

walnuts (chopped)
1 tbsp

light balsamic vinaigrette
2 tsp

Pepper, to taste (coarsely ground preferred)
1