Paleo Asparagus and Avocado Salad

Total time25 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time5 min

4.7

(18)

This vibrant salad is a celebration of fresh, whole ingredients — crisp blanched asparagus, creamy avocado, and peppery radishes all tossed with bright herbs and a zingy ginger-turmeric dressing. The quick blanch-and-ice-bath technique keeps the asparagus vivid green and perfectly tender-crisp, which makes every bite feel intentional and restaurant-worthy. The dressing leans on extra-virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of honey, so every component is exactly what it claims to be — no fillers, no grains, no legumes hiding anywhere. Torn mint and fresh cilantro add an herby lift that plays beautifully against the richness of the avocado, while a final squeeze of lemon juice ties everything together at the last second. Folding the avocado in gently at the end is a small but important move — it keeps those creamy chunks intact rather than turning the whole bowl into guacamole. This is the kind of dish that looks impressive enough for a dinner party but comes together with minimal fuss, making it just as easy to pull off on a busy weeknight.

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Ingredients

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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