Roasted Asparagus Salad with Citrus Dressing
Rest roasted asparagus and tomatoes on a bed of watercress for a special touch. The fat-free dressing is a sweet-sour combination of fresh citrus juices, honey and Dijon mustard. Just as tasty warm or at room temperature, this salad works well when served as part of an easy buffet-style brunch.
Ingredients
-
2 pounds asparagus, (about 2 bunches), trimmed
-
1 pint tiny cherry or pear tomatoes, red or mixed colors
-
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
-
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
-
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
-
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
-
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
-
1 tablespoon honey
-
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
-
2 bunches watercress, tough stems removed (about 4 cups lightly packed)
-
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
2.
Place asparagus in a large bowl. Add tomatoes and oil and toss to coat. Spread in a heavy roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet, spooning the tomatoes between and on top of the asparagus. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and add a generous grinding of pepper. Roast until the asparagus is crisp-tender and the tomatoes are warmed and slightly crinkled, about 15 minutes. Set aside until ready to serve.
3.
Whisk lemon juice, orange juice, honey, mustard and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl until blended. Reserve half of the dressing in a small bowl.
4.
Add watercress to the medium bowl; toss to coat. Spread the watercress on a platter. Arrange the roasted asparagus on the watercress and top with tomatoes. Drizzle the reserved dressing over the asparagus and tomatoes; sprinkle with dill. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tip:
MAKE AHEAD TIP: Prepare through Step 2 up to 2 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate the dressing (Step 3) for up to 5 days.
Nutrition information
Calories 61, Total Fat 3 g, Monounsaturated Fat 2 g, Sodium 319 mg, Carbohydrate 9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, Potassium 371 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin A 40%, Vitamin C 40%. Exchanges: Vegetable 1,Fat 0.5.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Add Your Review
how-tos
Recommended Recipe:
Beet Salad with Orange-Balsamic Dressing
This salad recipe adds a bit of drama to an upscale menu by piling tender baby greens onto halved beets.
See RecipeMore Great Recipe Ideas from EatingWell
