German Style Summer Recipe | Outstanding Asparagus Strawberry Salad

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Goat cheese offers a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds provide healthy fats and are often less expensive.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: red wine vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is tangy and lower in calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is rich in monounsaturated fats.

Blanch green asparagus in boiling water until bright green and tender-crisp.

Drain asparagus and transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking.

Slice strawberries and avocado, and set aside.

In a large bowl, combine arugula, blanched asparagus, sliced strawberries, and avocado.

Crumble feta cheese over the salad.

Toast pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant.

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.

Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

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