Asparagus Avocado Medley Recipe
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Asparagus Avocado Medley

By: Patricia Alderete 
"This pretty blend of garden-fresh vegetables and zesty herb dressing tastes as good as it looks! By microwaving the asparagus a bit before adding the other veggies, Patricia Alderete of Lowell, Indiana keeps cool in the kitchen."

Prep Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 7 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
  • 8 fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
  • 1 medium zucchini, diced
  • 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
  • 1 medium red onion, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive or canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Place asparagus and 2 tablespoons water in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 3-6 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring once; drain and cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the asparagus, mushrooms, avocado, zucchini, tomato and onion; toss gently. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad and toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Footnotes

  • This recipe was tested with an 850-watt microwave.
  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 cup) equals 122 calories, 9 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 111 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 fat.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2007 by KymInNM   view full review
This was very, very good. Aside from using green onion instead of red, and fresh thyme, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2009 by jailhousecook   view full review
This was a big hit! I didn't have any red onion but added half a sweet red pepper and a stalk...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2008 by behle   view full review
We only had avacado and asparagus on hand for the vegetables, but it was delicious. Even...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2009 by GNFSHN4   view full review
excellent--blanche asparagus 20 seconds--finished with fresh grated parmesan
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2008 by LPK   view full review
This was delicious--a great combination of flavours that worked so well together. I had all...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2008 by iloveonions   view full review
Wonderful! The tastes combine beautifully. I microwaved the asparagus for 4 minutes and then...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2009 by banshezmom   view full review
Very good way to get some of my favorite veggies in one meal. I did roast my asparagus, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2008 by Sandi Johnson   view full review
A wonderful, healthy salad and so pretty. It is very, very tasty and will become a staple at...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2010 by juststartin'   view full review
was a big hit for a family party!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2010 by Kris10Marie   view full review
I'll definitely make this again! It's surprisingly good for such a simple recipe. The...

 

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