Asparagus Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, and Feta
Asparagus Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, and Feta is quick and delicious for a spring and summer salad. And this tasty asparagus salad is low-carb, low-glycemic, gluten-free, and South Beach Diet friendly. Use Salad Recipes to find more salads like this one.
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It’s Memorial Day weekend and I’m not doing much blogging, but I thought I’d take a quick minute to update the photos for this Asparagus Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, and Feta. If you’re looking for a new salad idea for a weekend barbecue, this is a delicious option.
I first made this salad back in 2009 (!) when I was living through house renovations and also packing up my classroom after 30 years (!!) of teaching, so I hope that helps you realize that this is a pretty easy recipe. You can make it with leftover asparagus if you’re lucky enough to end up with some, but if leftover asparagus is a pipe dream for you, just quickly cook some asparagus in olive oil and then turn it into this tasty salad. And if Kalamata olives are not a winner at your house, you can definitely use regular black olives to make this tasty salad.
And Happy Memorial Day Weekend everyone! I hope you’re enjoying some quality time with people you love!
Cut the asparagus into short pieces, then heat the 2 tsp. olive oil in a large frying pan and cook the asparagus 4-5 minutes, or until it’s as tender-crisp as you like it. While asparagus cooks, cut the Kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, and Feta. Whisk together fresh squeezed lemon juice, Greek Seasoning, and olive oil to make the dressing. Put the hot asparagus into a bowl and let it cool for a few minutes.
When the asparagus has cooled about 10 minutes, toss with half the dressing. Add the cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives and the rest of the dressing and toss again. Gently mix in the cubes of Feta, season with a little salt and some freshly ground black pepper, and serve!
I could make a meal out of this Asparagus Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, and Feta on a warm evening; enjoy!
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Asparagus Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, and Feta
This is a perfect salad if you have leftover asparagus, or quickly pan-fry some asparagus to make it!
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. fresh asparagus, cut into short diagonal pieces
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut lengthwise into halves
- 3/4 cup Kalamata olives or regular black olives, cut in half lengthwise (more or less to taste)
- 1/2 cup Feta cheese, cut into small cubes
Dressing Ingredients:
- 2 T fresh squeezed lemon juice (see notes)
- 1 tsp. Greek seasoning (Greek seasoning has salt, oregano, garlic, lemon, black pepper, and marjoram. You can substitute a pinch of whichever you have of those spices if you don’t have any Greek Seasoning.)
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Directions:
- Cut the asparagus into short diagonal pieces, then heat the 2 tsp. olive oil in a large frying pan and cook the asparagus 4-5 minutes, or until it’s as tender-crisp as you like it.
- While asparagus cooks, cut the Kalamata olives and cherry tomatoes in half and cut the Feta into small cubes.
- Whisk together fresh squeezed lemon juice, Greek Seasoning, and olive oil to make the dressing.
- When it’s done to your liking, put the hot asparagus into a bowl and let it cool for a few minutes.
- When the asparagus has cooled about 10 minutes, toss with about about half the dressing. Add the cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives and the rest of the dressing (or as much as you prefer) and toss again.
- Gently mix in the cubes of Feta, season with a little salt and some freshly ground black pepper, and serve!
Low-Carb Diet / Low-Glycemic Diet / South Beach Diet Suggestions:
This is a great salad or side dish for any low-glycemic or low-carb diet, including any phase of the South Beach Diet. If you’re strictly cutting carbs you might want to use less tomatoes.
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21 Comments on “Asparagus Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, and Feta”
The color combination is so bright and lively, which is best served this holiday season. I'll add this to my collection other than my own barbecue rib recipes . Happy New Year!:)