Red Meat Allergy Friendly Asparagus and Avocado Salad
This vibrant salad is a celebration of fresh, plant-forward ingredients that come together in a bowl so colorful it almost feels too pretty to eat. Blanched asparagus gets a quick ice bath to lock in that brilliant green snap, then it's tossed with creamy avocado, peppery radishes, and a bright handful of cilantro and mint. The dressing is where things get really interesting — a zippy apple cider vinegar base with grated ginger, honey, and a whisper of turmeric gives every bite a warm, slightly exotic edge. Because this dish is built entirely around vegetables, herbs, and a clean olive oil dressing, there's zero concern about red meat or hidden animal proteins sneaking in. It's naturally free from anything that could trigger a red meat sensitivity, and every ingredient is exactly what it looks like — no surprises. The trick to keeping the avocado in gorgeous, buttery chunks is that gentle final fold, so resist the urge to over-mix. Serve it immediately for peak freshness, though the dressing alone is worth making ahead and keeping in your fridge all week.
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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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