Fresh Asparagus-Tomato Salad

Topped with Parmesan cheese and pine nuts, this tasty green salad is perfect for any barbeque or picnic.

Prep Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 20 mins

Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Gluten-Free Healthy Immunity Heart Healthy Low Carbohydrate Low Sodium Low-Calorie Soy-Free Vegetarian

Ingredients:

2 cups mixed salad greens or baby spinach

1 pound thin fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1 1/2-inch pieces

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

½ cup fresh basil leaves, large leaves torn

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

4 teaspoons olive oil

1 teaspoon honey

⅛ teaspoon salt

⅛ teaspoon black peppera

2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons pine nuts or chopped walnuts, toasted

Directions:

In a large bowl combine salad greens, asparagus, tomatoes and basil.

For vinaigrette, in a small screw-top jar combine vinegar, oil, honey, salt and pepper. Cover and shake well.

Pour vinaigrette over greens mixture; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and nuts.

Nutritional Info:

Serving Size 1 1/4 cups

calories 112 total carbohydrate 7g dietary fiber 2g total sugars 4g protein 4g total fat 8g saturated fat 1g cholesterol 2mg vitamin a 1387iu vitamin c 12mg folate 43mcg sodium 123mg calcium 72mg iron 2mg magnesium 33mg potassium 341mg

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