Spinach, Asparagus, Tomato Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Spinach, Asparagus, Tomato Salad Recipe with tossed with toasted pecans, feta cheese and homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette. A perfect fresh salad for a meal or as a side.

This is one of those fantastic salads that really hits the spot when the weather is hot.  We have been on a long, hot, very dry streak (for up here in New Hampshire) and I was craving a big ole salad this weekend.

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I wanted something simple to make so I chose spinach, asparagus and grape tomatoes and then added some yummy toasted pecans and feta cheese to kick up the flavors and topped it with my favorite homemade balsamic vinaigrette. I picked up Natures Promise dijon mustard and minced garlic to use in the dressing as well.

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I served it with grilled chicken with this amazing marinade ever and cilantro lime brown rice.

INGREDIENTS

Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette recipe  <– Get the recipe there

Salad

1 1/2 cups of fresh baby spinach

1 bunch of fresh asparagus, tough ends trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces

1 pint grape tomatoes, cut in half

1/2 cup chopped pecans or sliced almonds, toasted (I heat them in the microwave believe it or not. 1-2 minutes on a paper towel and they are nice and toasty.

1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (more if desired)

DIRECTIONS

Prepare this homemade balsamic vinaigrette and set aside.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Trim the tough ends off of the asparagus and cut into 2 inch pieces.

Add asparagus to the boiling water and boil for approx.  4 – 5 minutes, until just tender and still crisp.

While the asparagus is cooking, fill a medium sized  bowl with ice and cold water.

Pour the asparagus into a strainer to drain and then immediately transfer it to the ice water for about 10 seconds. Then drain asparagus again.

Place the baby spinach in a medium sized bowl.  Add the asparagus, tomatoes and pecans or almonds.

Drizzle desired amount of vinaigrette over top and toss lightly.

Sprinkle with feta cheese.  Toss gently again to incorporate.

ENJOY!!

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Spinach, Asparagus, Tomato, Feta Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Spinach, Asparagus, Tomato Salad Recipe with tossed with toasted pecans, feta cheese and homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette. A perfect fresh salad for a meal or as a side.

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Keyword asparagus, balsamic, feta, salad, spinach

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 6

Calories 110 kcal

Author Sherri

Ingredients

Salad

• 1 1/2 cups of fresh baby spinach
• 1 lb fresh asparagus tough ends trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 pint grape tomatoes cut in half
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans or sliced almonds toasted (I heat them in the microwave believe it or not. 1-2 minutes on a paper towel and they are nice and toasty.
• 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled (more if desired)

Instructions

1. Prepare this homemade balsamic vinaigrette and set aside.
2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
3. Trim the tough ends off of the asparagus and cut into 2 inch pieces.
4. Add asparagus to the boiling water and boil for approx. 4 - 5 minutes, until just tender and still crisp,
5. While the asparagus is cooking, fill a medium sized bowl with ice and cold water.
6. Pour the asparagus into a strainer to drain and then immediately transfer it to the ice water for about 10 seconds. Then drain asparagus again.
7. Place the baby spinach in a medium sized bowl. Add the asparagus, tomatoes and pecans or almonds.
8. Drizzle desired amount of vinaigrette over top and toss lightly.Sprinkle with feta cheese. Toss gently again to incorporate.
9. ENJOY!!

Nutrition Facts

Spinach, Asparagus, Tomato, Feta Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Amount Per Serving

Calories 110 Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8g 12%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Cholesterol 5mg 2%

Sodium 81mg 3%

Potassium 418mg 12%

Total Carbohydrates 7g 2%

Dietary Fiber 3g 12%

Sugars 4g

Protein 4g 8%

Vitamin A 39.2%

Vitamin C 20.8%

Calcium 7.1%

Iron 12.8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.