ASPARAGUS MOZZARELLA SALAD

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This refreshing dish is perfect for picnics, barbecues or any other warm-weather gathering. Toss leftovers with pasta. -Lisa Gibbs, Muskegon, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 15 servings (2/3 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
2 cups grape tomatoes
1 medium red onion, halved and sliced
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
DRESSING:
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the cheese, tomatoes, onion and basil., In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, mustard and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Drizzle with lemon juice. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Fromi Sweet
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This salad is a great way to enjoy the flavors of summer.


Matovu Sula
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This salad is a great way to impress your friends and family.


Wesley Murray
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This salad is a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into your diet.


Mina Mina
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover mozzarella cheese.


Bulasio Ashiraf
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This salad is a great way to end a meal.


Bamidele Esther Omowunmi
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This salad is a delicious and healthy way to start your day.


Armani Marie
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Brendon Sheldon
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic.


Keycha Paululum
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover asparagus.


Javier Ramos
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This salad is amazing! The flavors are so well balanced.


Catherine Egbunike
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Mdmizi 54
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This salad was a big hit at my last party. Everyone loved it!


Eric Wayne
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This salad is a keeper! The asparagus is perfectly cooked and the mozzarella cheese is creamy and flavorful. The dressing is also delicious and really brings all the flavors together. I will definitely be making this salad again and again.


Kyle Lawson
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This salad is amazing! The asparagus is cooked perfectly and the mozzarella cheese is so creamy. The dressing is also delicious and really brings out the flavor of the asparagus. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Gmajom Patrick Mbalula
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious. The asparagus is cooked perfectly and the mozzarella cheese is creamy and flavorful. The dressing is also delicious and really brings all the flavors together. I highly recommend this recipe!


Kasamba Musilimu
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I'm not usually a fan of asparagus, but this salad changed my mind. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the mozzarella cheese was so creamy. The dressing was also delicious and really brought out the flavor of the asparagus. I will definitely be m


Patience Muparaganda
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This salad was a big hit at my last party. Everyone loved it! The asparagus was perfectly cooked and the mozzarella cheese was creamy and flavorful. The dressing was also delicious and really brought all the flavors together. I will definitely be mak


Arslan Sheikh
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This salad is amazing! The flavors are so well balanced and the asparagus is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of the mozzarella cheese and the dressing is to die for. I will definitely be making this salad again and again.


Nisar Baloch
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The asparagus is always cooked perfectly and the mozzarella cheese is so creamy. The dressing is also delicious and adds a nice tang to the salad. I highly reco


Khawas Khan12
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This asparagus mozzarella salad is a refreshing and delicious summer dish. The asparagus is perfectly cooked and the mozzarella cheese is creamy and flavorful. The dressing is light and tangy, and brings all the flavors together perfectly. I will def