EASTER ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH SHRIMP AND CHERRY TOMATOES

Easter Asparagus Salad with Shrimp and Cherry Tomatoes image

This salad is an Easter tradition in our family. The ingredients and flavors say spring, but it is delicious any time of year! Skip the appetizers; the abundance of shrimp make this an appetizer and salad in one. Enjoy!

Provided by Saveur

Time 8h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups mayonnaise
¼ cup white wine vinegar
¼ cup chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon minced garlic
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 pounds asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
2 (8 ounce) packages mixed spring salad greens
1 pound frozen cooked, peeled and deveined shrimp, thawed
2 large avocados, diced

Steps:

Combine mayonnaise, vinegar, dill, water, and garlic in a bowl; whisk until well combined. Season with salt and pepper and refrigerate for several hours or overnight for flavors to meld.
Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook asparagus until just tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
Combine asparagus, cherry tomatoes, salad greens, shrimp, and avocados in a large bowl. Toss with desired amount of dressing and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 131.6 mg, Fat 55.2 g, Fiber 8.6 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 460.8 mg, Sugar 4.2 g