Description
A bright and refreshing Mediterranean Asparagus & Olive Salad made with tender asparagus, juicy cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onion, and crumbled feta tossed in a zesty lemon oregano dressing. Perfect for easy lunches, light dinners, or a flavorful side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salad
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup Kalamata olives
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup yellow or red bell pepper, chopped
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
For the Dressing
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional Add-ins
- Fresh parsley or basil
- Avocado slices
- Grilled chicken
Instructions
- Blanch the asparagus:
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook for 2–3 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Transfer immediately to ice water to stop cooking. Drain well. - Chop vegetables:
Cut asparagus into bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl. Add cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onion, and bell peppers. - Prepare dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper. - Combine:
Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to coat evenly. - Add feta:
Sprinkle crumbled feta over the salad and lightly toss. - Serve:
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 20 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
Notes
- Do not overcook the asparagus; it should remain tender-crisp.
- Soak sliced red onion in cold water for 10 minutes to reduce sharpness.
- For extra protein, add grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- Salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Blanching
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg