I've just recently realized how easy it is to make a variety of tasty, healthy salads. This salad came about one afternoon when I had some leftover steamed asparagus in my fridge and some oranges on the counter. I love the sweetness and unique flavor oranges add to a green salad. Sometimes asparagus can be a bit pricey, and I think diced avocado would be a great substitute in this salad.
Orange and Asparagus Spinach Salad
Yield: 2 large salads or 4 side salads
Ingredients:
5-6 oz. baby spinach/baby kale mix
1-2 Cara Cara oranges
12-14 asparagus stalks
1/3 cup almonds, toasted and chopped
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Dressing of your choice (Poppyseed is pictured above, but I think balsamic vinaigrette pairs even better)
Directions:
1. Peel and break orange into segments. Slice each segment in half lengthwise to create thinner orange sections.
2. Steam asparagus until just tender, then transfer to a bowl of ice water. Cool and drain. Chop into 2-inch pieces.
3. Toss all ingredients (except the dressing) together, or arrange on plates. Drizzle on dressing.
Source: Inspired by Cara Cara and Asparagus Salad in Home Cooking the Costco Way
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