ASPARAGUS AVOCADO MEDLEY

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This pretty blend of garden-fresh vegetables and zesty herb dressing tastes as good as it looks! By microwaving the asparagus a bit before adding the other veggies, Patricia Alderete of Lowell, Indiana keeps cool in the kitchen.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
8 medium fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 large ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
1 medium red onion, sliced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place asparagus and 2 tablespoons water in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 2-4 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring once; drain and cool., In a large bowl, combine the asparagus, mushrooms, avocado, zucchini, tomato and onion; toss gently. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad and toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 111mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Dipesh Rauniyar
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I'm not a huge fan of avocado, but I still enjoyed this dish. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the lemon vinaigrette was very flavorful.


hoor ulain
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.


Maliki Platt
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are amazing!


Gage Peterson
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This dish is a great way to show off your culinary skills. It's sure to impress your guests.


Kavuma Ashraf
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I'm always looking for new recipes that are both healthy and delicious. This dish definitely fits the bill!


Chand Mia
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This dish is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Janaki Yadav
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I made this dish for a picnic and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors.


Princess Benjamin
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.


Deepak Kamboj
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I'm not a fan of avocado, but I still enjoyed this dish. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the lemon vinaigrette was very flavorful.


Shafqat Abbas
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I thought this dish was very well-balanced. The flavors of the asparagus, avocado, and lemon vinaigrette were all distinct, but they came together perfectly.


T Nabi
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This dish was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Asad Shaah
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The asparagus was overcooked and the avocado was mushy. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Turjo Hawladar
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Md Sowrav
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook asparagus, and this dish is definitely a keeper. It's light, healthy, and delicious.


John labang
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about the flavors.


gff Yff
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I loved the simplicity of this dish. It's a great way to showcase fresh, seasonal ingredients.


Md Rasidul
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.


Tammy Parsons
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I'm not a huge fan of asparagus, but this dish changed my mind. The combination of flavors was amazing, and the asparagus was cooked perfectly.


IloveRumania
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This asparagus avocado medley was a delightful dish! The flavors of the asparagus, avocado, and lemon vinaigrette complemented each other perfectly. I especially enjoyed the crunch of the asparagus and the creaminess of the avocado.


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