ASPARAGUS AND TOMATO SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE

Asparagus and Tomato Salad with Goat Cheese image

This salad is fresh, tangy, a little bit sweet, and makes a nice side dish for steak, fish, chicken, or pork.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon minced garlic
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
2 ounces goat cheese, cubed

Steps:

Bring balsamic vinegar to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Boil for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
Bring a separate pot of water to a boil and cook asparagus for 3 minutes. Drain in a colander and run under cold water to stop the cooking process. Shake off excess moisture.
Combine asparagus and grape tomatoes in a large bowl. Drizzle dressing over the top and toss until evenly coated. Add goat cheese and toss again. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Cholesterol 7.5 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 101.8 mg, Sugar 4.1 g