Chicken Free Asparagus and Avocado Salad
This vibrant salad is a celebration of fresh produce at its best — crisp blanched asparagus, creamy avocado chunks, and paper-thin radish slices all tossed together with a bright, herbaceous finish. The quick ice bath after blanching keeps the asparagus a vivid, snappy green, so every bite has that satisfying contrast of tender-crisp vegetable against buttery avocado. A ginger-turmeric vinaigrette made with apple cider vinegar and a touch of honey ties everything together with a warmth that feels a little unexpected in a salad — in the best possible way. Fresh cilantro, torn mint, and a final squeeze of lemon juice layer in so much flavor that you won't miss any protein component at all. Because every ingredient here is a whole vegetable, herb, or pantry staple, there's zero concern about hidden animal proteins or cross-contact from meat-based products. It comes together in just a few simple steps and is the kind of dish that looks far more impressive than the effort involved.
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4 servings
For the salad
- 1 lb asparagus, woody ends snapped off, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted, peeled, and cut into ¾-inch chunks
- 4 radishes, thinly sliced
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced (green tops only)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp honey
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp salt
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus pieces and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until bright green and just tender when pierced with a knife but still with a slight snap. Drain through a colander and immediately transfer to a large bowl of ice water for 2 minutes to stop the cooking, then drain well and pat dry.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, grated ginger, honey, turmeric, and salt until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
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