This super simple salad is the perfect side for all your summer meals. It’s so easy and quick to make, but the fresh vegetables with a little crunch, marinated in tangy Italian dressing make the perfect pairing with whatever you cooked up on the grill.
Ingredients
Asparagus – Crisp yet tender asparagus cooked in a skillet is the perfect fresh vegetable base for this salad.Onion – Adds a bit of acid and tang to the salad, but it is easy to leave out if you don’t love onions.Tomato – The sweetness of the tomatoes pairs perfectly with the tartness of the onion and the savory green of the asparagus.Italian dressing – The tart, acidic flavor of this vinaigrette dressing brings out all the flavors of the veggies and adds an extra kick.Parmesan – A little (or a lot) of fresh parm is the perfect topping for this simple salad.
How To Make It
Chef’s Tips
The onion slices should be large enough to easily avoid when serving and eating (just in case anyone isn’t an onion fan).To trim the woody ends off the asparagus: Bend the spear about 1″ from the bottom of the asparagus. It should break off naturally, which you can then discard.For a vegan salad, leave out the parmesan or substitute with a vegan version.
More Summer Side Dishes
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