Oats Free Asparagus and Avocado Salad
This vibrant salad is a celebration of fresh, clean flavors — crisp blanched asparagus, creamy avocado, and peppery radishes all tossed with a bright ginger-turmeric dressing that genuinely makes you want to eat the whole bowl. The quick ice bath after blanching keeps the asparagus brilliantly green and perfectly tender-crisp, which makes a real difference in both texture and presentation. Scallion greens, fresh cilantro, and torn mint layer in an herby freshness that feels light and lively without being fussy. A final drizzle of lemon juice right before serving ties everything together with just enough acidity to balance the richness of the avocado. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from grains and grain-derived additives, so there's no label-checking anxiety — just straightforward, wholesome produce and pantry staples. It comes together quickly and works beautifully as a starter, a side, or a light lunch on its own.
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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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