SPRING ASPARAGUS TOMATO SALAD

Spring Asparagus Tomato Salad image

"This refreshing salad is one of the first requests from my family as soon as the spring asparagus is on the market," notes Lois Crissman from Mansfield, Ohio. "It seems to impress guests, too."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

3/4 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
3 plum tomatoes, halved and sliced
3/4 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette

Steps:

Place asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 5-7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry. , In a large bowl, combine the asparagus, tomatoes and onion. Drizzle with vinaigrette; gently toss to coat. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 260mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.