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Walnut Strawberry Asparagus Spring Salad

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salad
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup California Walnuts
  • 2 cups sliced strawberries
  • 2 cups Brussels Sprouts, fresh or frozen
  • 1/4 pound baby asparagus spears about 10 spears
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar I use white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • In a medium-sized saucepan, add Brussels Sprouts and 1/2 cup water, cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil about 1 minute, covered. Remove from heat, drain, and place sprouts in ice bath to stop cooking process. Drain.
  • Trim any hard ends off asparagus. Wrap asparagus spears in a damp not wet, paper towel. Microwave on high for about 1 minute. Carefully unwrap to avoid steam and check for doneness. Asparagus should be crisp tender. Rewrap and cook an additional minute if needed. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
  • Place California Walnuts, Brussels Sprouts, asparagus and a medium-sized bowl. Gently stir to combine. Add strawberry slices and 3 tablespoons chopped basil. Stir.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, honey, salt and remaining basil. Drizzle over salad mixture. Serve warm or chilled.