Chopped Asparagus Salad

Gluten Free
Health score
19%
Chopped Asparagus Salad
14 min.
4
201kcal

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Looking for a refreshing and gluten-free salad that can serve as a side dish, lunch, or even as a main course? Look no further! This Chopped Asparagus Salad is a delightful recipe that combines the crispness of freshly cooked asparagus with the rich, savory flavors of garlic-infused extra-virgin olive oil and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for those watching their calorie intake, this salad clocks in at 201 calories per serving.

Prepare to be amazed by how simple and quick it is to make this delicious dish. With a cook time of just 4 to 5 minutes, you'll have a tasty and elegant meal on the table in only 14 minutes. This recipe yields four generous servings, making it an excellent choice for a family dinner or a gathering of friends.

The Chopped Asparagus Salad boasts a balanced caloric breakdown, with 24.73% protein, 62.94% fat, and 12.33% carbohydrates. This ensures that you'll enjoy a satisfying and well-rounded meal without any unnecessary gluten or gluten-derived ingredients.

To create this culinary masterpiece, you'll need just a few essential pieces of equipment: a bowl, a pot, tongs, and a vegetable peeler. With these tools and the carefully selected ingredients at your fingertips, you're all set to embark on a flavorful journey that will leave your taste buds craving more.

So, why wait? Dive into the world of gluten-free, deliciously satisfying salads with this easy-to-make Chopped Asparagus Salad. Your taste buds, and your waistline, will thank you!

Ingredients

  • pound asparagus trimmed
  • tablespoons champagne vinegar 
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • servings kosher salt black
  • 0.3 pound parmesan chunk
  • small shallots chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • pot
  • tongs
  • peeler

Directions

  1. Over moderately high heat, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add the asparagus and cook until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Using tongs, transfer the asparagus to a bowl of ice water.
  3. Drain, pat dry and chop into 1/2-inch pieces.
  4. In a medium bowl, toss together the asparagus, shallots and vinegar.
  5. Drizzle the oil on top of the asparagus. Using a vegetable peeler, shave the Parmesan to measure 1/3 cup. Toss the cheese with the asparagus and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories201kcal
Protein24.73%
Fat62.94%
Carbs12.33%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.25
Glycemic Load
1.15
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
13.489565349143%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
6.46mg
Kaempferol
1.58mg
Quercetin
15.85mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:200.9kcal
10.05%
Fat:14.47g
22.25%
Saturated Fat:5.66g
35.4%
Carbohydrates:6.37g
2.12%
Net Carbohydrates:3.79g
1.38%
Sugar:2.85g
3.17%
Cholesterol:19.28mg
6.43%
Sodium:651.41mg
28.32%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.79g
25.57%
Vitamin K:51.92µg
49.45%
Calcium:365.6mg
36.56%
Phosphorus:259.76mg
25.98%
Vitamin A:1078.95IU
21.58%
Folate:63.08µg
15.77%
Vitamin E:2.35mg
15.7%
Iron:2.79mg
15.51%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.02%
Selenium:9.06µg
12.95%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
11.8%
Copper:0.23mg
11.47%
Fiber:2.58g
10.33%
Manganese:0.21mg
10.27%
Zinc:1.42mg
9.46%
Vitamin C:6.87mg
8.33%
Potassium:277.59mg
7.93%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.53%
Magnesium:29.82mg
7.45%
Vitamin B3:1.2mg
5.99%
Vitamin B12:0.34µg
5.67%
Vitamin B5:0.46mg
4.57%