Asparagus and Artichoke Salad
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Category
Side Dishes
Servings
1
Cook Time
3 minutes
A simple yet elegant dish with crisp, blanched asparagus spears and tender artichoke hearts. Tossed with fragrant thyme leaves and drizzled with a zesty 'Delicious Dijon' dressing, this salad is a delightful combination of fresh, earthy flavours. Optional additions like feta cubes or buffalo mozzarella can add a creamy richness, making it perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish. Enjoy it slightly warm or chilled for a refreshing salad experience.
Ingredients
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4 Asparagus spears
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4 -6 pieces of jarred artichoke
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1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
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75g feta cubes or diced Buffalo mozzarella (optional)
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Delicious Dijon dressing recipe
Directions
- Trim off the hard flat ends of the asparagus ends and slice the spears on a diagonal producing 1-2 inch long pieces.
- Blanch until bright green, and crisp but not raw (blanching – 2 minutes in boiling water).
- Remove from heat and allow to cool (you can serve slightly warm if you wish, or for a cool refreshing salad, refrigerate the asparagus for 60 minutes.
- In a bowl toss the asparagus and artichoke pieces, sprinkle the thyme leaves over the top, drizzle with Delicious Dijon Dressing, and serve.
