This Cold Asparagus Salad is made with cherry tomatoes, avocado, mozzarella, and fresh basil. All drizzled in a creamy lemon vinaigrette! The perfect low-carb summer salad!
I don’t post many salad recipes, mainly because my salads are very boring. I generally just toss in some spinach, cucumber, tomatoes, feta, and top it with oil and vinegar. So, to prevent from boring you to death, I just don’t share them. However, this asparagus tomato salad is a game changer.
My mom came across this recipe back in the summer and we fell in love. Steamed asparagus is combined with avocado and tomatoes, and then tossed in a lemon vinaigrette. It is the weirdest, most fantastic combination of ingredients! It also happens to be perfect for a keto diet!
Since trying this a couple months ago I just can’t seem to get enough. The salad is a cinch to prepare. It all starts with simply steaming freshly trimmed asparagus until tender. Then add in some chopped tomatoes and avocados, along with a load of fresh basil, the lemon vinaigrette and a good dose of mozzarella for good measure.
And there you have it! And if you are counting carbs, one serving is under 4 net carbs!
Ingredients for a Cold Asparagus Salad
To make the keto asparagus tomato salad, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- Asparagus
- Cherry tomatoes
- Avocado
- Bocconcini mozzarella
- Basil leaves
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper
How to Make a Cold Asparagus Salad
- Boil asparagus in a large pot of salted water for 1 1/2 minutes, or until fork tender. Be careful not to overcook!
- Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Add the asparagus, tomatoes, avocados and mozzarella into a large bowl.
- In a small bowl or mixing cup combine the basil, oil, lemon juice, mustard and salt and pepper. Mix well until everything is combined and pour over salad ingredients.
- Toss to coat.
Can I Prep This Salad in Advance?
This salad is, of course, best when it is fresh, but it does store fairly well. I like to make a batch on Sunday nights and take it to work for the first part of the week. It is healthy and filling and I love the mix of flavors and textures.
Tips for Making the Asparagus Tomato Salad
- Be careful not to overcook the asparagus, otherwise it will be mushy and you really want it to have a nice crunch to it.
- If making this asparagus avocado tomato salad in advance, note that the avocado will brown in the fridge. It’ll still be safe to eat, but the color will look less appealing.
- Is asparagus keto? Yes! Asparagus is a fantastic low-carb veggie to add to your diet.
More Low-Carb Lunch Recipes:
- Easy Keto Pizza Bites
- One Pan Broccoli Cheddar Chicken
- Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Taquitos
- Italian Lettuce Wrap
- Bacon Asparagus Quiche
Cold Asparagus Salad
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus trimmed and cut in half
- 3 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 ripe avocado cut into cubes
- 1 cup Bocconcini Mozzarella drained
- 1/4 cup packed basil leaves sliced
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Boil asparagus in a large pot of salted water for 1 1/2 minutes, or until fork tender. Be careful not to overcook!
- Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Add the asparagus, tomatoes, avocados and mozzarella to a large bowl.
- In a small bowl or mixing cup, combine the basil, oil, lemon juice, mustard and salt and pepper. Mix well until everything is combined and pour over salad ingredients.
- Toss to coat.
Denise+@+Sweet+Peas+&+Saffron says
Looks delicious! I love finding new asparagus recipes, I love it but there’s only so many times you can have roasted asparagus!
renee@+Two+in+the+Kitchen says
This does not look boring to me. I love how fresh and delicious it looks!! 🙂
Maebells says
Me too Renee! This is such a good change of pace!
Liz+@+Floating+Kitchen says
Love all the vibrant colors in this not-boring salad!
Maebells says
Thank you Liz!!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
This looks like the perfect salad, Annie! I absolutely love creating different combinations like this. I’ve paired avocados and tomatoes together before, but never with asparagus. Love this! And pinned!
Maebells says
Isn’t it strange?! But totally magical at the same time! 🙂
Nora @ Savory Nothings says
I know what you mean about salads being boring… This one though! It’s beautiful! I live the combination of tomato/mozzarella/avocado but I never thought of adding asparagus! Thanks for the inspiration!
Maebells says
Thanks Nora!!
Crystal+|+Apples+&+Sparkle says
This is a great combo. I think the asparagus seems like a natural addition, I like the texture addition the asparagus brings to the other components. Definitely will try! : )
Maebells says
Thanks Crystal!
Helen+@+Scrummy+Lane says
This actually doesn’t sound strange to me at all – it sounds delicious, though! Good to know that it stores well because it sounds like it would be a super tasty (not to mention healthy) work lunch. 🙂
Maebells says
Yes!! It is! Definitely one of my favorite lunches!
olivia+-+Primavera+Kitchen says
Mmm, this salad looks so so so YUMMY! I love all the ingredients in here!
Maebells says
Thanks Olivia!
Manali@CookWithManali says
What a great looking salad! I love asparagus and avocado in salad! Pinning to try later!
Maebells says
You will love it!
Danielle says
Now this is definitely the kind of salad I could eat all week long! I love the combination of ingredients and it looks delicious!
Maebells says
Thanks Danielle! 🙂
Mira+L says
This salad definitely isn’t boring to me! Looks delicious, I love the wonderful combination of ingredients and the dressing! Pinned!
Maebells says
Thank you Mira!! 🙂
Alyssa @ My Sequined Life says
Oh man, I love this Annie! Sometimes those simple recipes are the ones your taste buds get hooked on. All the fresh flavors shine through! This one would be a hit in our house. 🙂
Maebells says
Thank you Alyssa! It is such a strange combo of ingredients, but it works really well together!
Ceara+@+Ceara's+Kitchen says
This salad is a game changer – it sounds wonderful and so refreshing! I love how gorgeous and bright your photos are! Pinned 🙂
Maebells says
Thanks Ceara! I love how colorful this is too! It can really brighten up your dinner table!
Kelly+-+Life+Made+Sweeter says
I love how fresh and pretty this salad is – it definitely doesn’t look boring to me. I am a sucker for asparagus and avocado and with the grape tomatoes and that dressing – mmmm so delicious!
Maebells says
This is my new go to dressing! It is awesome on everything!
Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel says
This sounds awesome!! I love the addition of asparagus to the caprese-type salad! And the lemon dressing sounds amazing!
Maebells says
Thank you Jess! It truly is unique!
Isadora says
What a great salad, Annie! I could probably live on salads and am always looking for new kinds to shake things up and this one looks so good! I have some asparagus sitting in the fridge right now!
Michele+@+Two+Raspberries says
avocado and tomato! SOLD! those two are my favorites seriously eat them almost daily! yummm this looks delicious!
Nicole @ Waterloo, with Love says
your food photography is amazing! I just stumbled upon your blog, and am so glad I did! Really looking forward to reading more of your posts! 🙂
Maebells says
Nicole you just made my day!! Thank you so much! I am so glad you found my site! 🙂
Simona says
This is a healthy and delicious salad.
Lee says
Hi Annie, Can you please supply the nutritional info for this recipe? I need the fat, carbs, fiber, sugar and protein info. Thanks
Maebells says
Hi Lee, this is how Yummly calculated the nutrition for this recipe: http://www.yummly.com/recipe/Asparagus_-Avocado_-and-Tomato-Salad-758634?columns=5&position=12%2F40
Holley Grainger says
Love this recipe!! I shared it on my recipe roundup today..check it out! http://holleygrainger.com/ways-to-make-asparagus/
Maebells says
Holley! Thank you so much for including me! 🙂
amy says
This is soooo good! I am making it for the 3rd time this week! My picky husband loves it and my step daughter who doesn’t like asparagus had seconds and took some home too. Really quick and easy. Keeper for sure!
Maebells says
Yay!! I am so glad to hear it Amy! I know the ingredients sound like a strange combination but they totally work! This is out favorite Summertime salad! I am so glad you are enjoying it too! 🙂