ASPARAGUS MOZZARELLA SALAD

Asparagus Mozzarella Salad image

Provided by CIndytc

Time 25m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lbs fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
2 cups grape tomatoes, sliced in half
1 medium red onion, halved and sliced thin
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

In a large suacepan, bring 1/2 inch of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the cheese, tomatoes, onion and basil.
To make Dressing:.
In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, garlic salt and mustard and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Drizzle with lemon juice. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.1, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 23.9, Sodium 272.4, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.8, Protein 8.3