Seeds Free Asparagus and Avocado Salad
This vibrant salad is a celebration of fresh, clean flavors — crisp blanched asparagus, buttery avocado chunks, and peppery radish slices all brought together with a bright, golden dressing. The ginger, turmeric, apple cider vinegar, and honey vinaigrette is genuinely one of those combinations that tastes far more complex than the effort involved. For anyone navigating a seeds-free lifestyle, salads can be a minefield of hidden sesame, poppy, or sunflower additions, but every single component here is naturally free of that concern without any substitutions required. The quick blanch-and-ice-bath technique keeps the asparagus vivid green and perfectly tender-crisp, which makes the whole bowl look as good as it tastes. Fresh cilantro and torn mint lift everything with an herby brightness, while a final squeeze of lemon juice ties it all together at the table. Fold the avocado in gently at the end and serve right away — this one is best eaten fresh, when the colors are bold and the textures are at their peak.
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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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