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Simple Roasted Asparagus Salad

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Posted:3/30/20
Updated:3/27/23

This Roasted Asparagus Salad is simple to throw together and ready in under 30 minutes! Toss with a homemade balsamic almond butter dressing for a simple yet delicious side dish.

asparagus stalks on salad bowl

This post has been updated with new photos March 2020. Originally published April 2016, right after Drew and I moved back to Michigan from PA. Fun memories below. 🙂

Drew and I made it to Michigan safe and sound Monday afternoon. But holy moly were we exhausted. We definitely underestimated just how much stuff we had to pack… that whole procrastinating thing on my part didn’t really do us any favors either. OOPS. We also had to leave some “free” stuff by the side of the road. And throw away more than I care to admit… Oh, and the chances of us getting our entire security deposit back kind of went out the window when we got the couch stuck vertically in(to) the ceiling… Those freaking corners will get ya, man.

What’s done is done. I sent our landlord a text to warn him and am now just hoping for the best, ha.

ANYWAYS…

Let’s chat about this simple Roasted Asparagus Salad!

An easy yet DELICIOUS Asparagus Salad

salad with asparagus on plate with feta and dressing

It’s tossed with my all-time favorite almond butter balsamic dressing, that first made its debut in this recipe, many moons ago.

I’ve been obsessed with it and/or variations of it ever since. It pairs really well with roasted green vegetables. And with asparagus being in season, it was the perfect excuse for me to share it again.

asparagus on sheet pan

How to Roast Asparagus

I don’t know about you all, but I like my asparagus best when roasted with balsamic, olive oil and dashes of salt. Sometimes less is more.

All you need to do is toss the asparagus with some olive oil, balsamic vinegar and a little salt. Bake in a preheated oven at 375ºF for about 20 minutes and that’s it!

My favorite Dressing

This Almond Butter Balsamic Dressing is almost too good to be true. It’s creamy, flavorful and is always a crowd favorite.

Plus all you need is just 5 main ingredients!

  • balsamic vinegar
  • almond butter
  • olive oil
  • maple syrup
  • stone ground mustard

Salad Topping Variations

I love tossing this asparagus salad with fresh crumbed feta and sliced almonds for some added texture, but of course you can change up the toppings to your liking!

If you can’t do almonds, pecans or walnuts work well here too.

If you don’t do nuts, use sunflower or pumpkin seeds and go for a basic balsamic dressing.

If vegan or dairy-free, simply omit the feta or find a good vegan sub.

asparagus stalks on salad bowl

What I love about this recipe is that it makes for a great, simple side salad to bring to a cookout or dinner party.

You can add your choice of protein for a complete dinner salad, too! Roasted salmon, balsamic chicken – whatever you like!

If you make this recipe, be sure to leave a comment and rating below. It helps me learn more about what you like, and it helps others find the recipe too! Xx Ashley

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Roasted Asparagus Salad with Balsamic Almond Dressing

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This Roasted Asparagus Salad is simple to throw together and ready in under 30 minutes! Toss with a homemade almond butter balsamic dressing for a simple yet delicious side dish.

  • Author: Ashley
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: salad
  • Method: oven
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb asparagus, washed and trimmed
  • 1/2 TBS balsamic vinegar
  • 1 1/2 TBS olive oil
  • 8 cups spring mix
  • 6oz feta, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • The Best Almond Butter Balsamic Dressing  < recipe

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375ºF. Toss asparagus with olive oil and balsamic vinegar and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until soft but with a slight crunch. Let asparagus cool on baking sheet, then transfer to cutting board and chop for salad.
  2. In large bowl, add mixed greens, crumbled feta, sliced almonds and chopped asparagus. Toss with about 1/4 cup of the dressing, or serve on side. Enjoy! 

Notes

Store any leftover dressing in closed container in fridge up to one week

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6th
  • Calories: 137
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 293mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: spring salad, ways to cook asparagus, roasted asparagus

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About Ashley

"Ashley Walterhouse is the founder of Fit Mitten Kitchen, based in the Greater Lansing Area of Michigan, AKA “the Mitten.” Ashley grew up as a picky eater but later discovered that eating healthy was actually easy and fun. She started FMK in 2015 as a way to share her newfound love of developing healthier recipes for all to enjoy."

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  1. Kristy @ Southern In Law says

    4/27/2016 at 4:39 am

    I loveee roasted asparagus but I’ve never put it in a salad before! What a great idea!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      4/27/2016 at 12:50 pm

      Thanks Kristy! I can put anything on a salad 😉

      Reply
  2. Marina @ A Dancer's Live-It says

    4/27/2016 at 7:27 am

    LOVE asparagus, especially roasted! A salad ingredient I can’t live without is definitely baby carrots. I could eat a whole bag in one sitting if I let myself hahaha

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      4/27/2016 at 12:54 pm

      That’s so funny! I like carrots but I prefer them roasted or in stir fry 🙂

      Reply
  3. Alexa [fooduzzi.com] says

    4/27/2016 at 7:59 am

    LOVE! So happy you guys made it to Michigan safe & sound! 🙂

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      4/27/2016 at 12:55 pm

      Thank you Alexa! I do miss PA though 😉

      Reply
  4. rachel @ athletic avocado says

    4/27/2016 at 8:41 am

    love this idea of adding asparagus to a salad, never thought of that! I love roasted asparagus and I pretty much eat the whole pan in one day, it’s so good!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      4/27/2016 at 12:56 pm

      roasted greens are just so good!

      Reply
  5. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says

    4/27/2016 at 1:14 pm

    When I moved out of my last house, I left a hole in the wall where the security system was. The buyer’s realtor was not happy because they bought my house as-is. I wanted more time to move out, clean, etc. and they would not give it to me so they agreed as-is and I didn’t have to clean, patch, paint, nada. It was the best!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      4/27/2016 at 1:21 pm

      lol well that’s good! We definitely could have used more time but thankfully it was just a rental and at the end of the day we did all we could.

      Reply
  6. Ashlyn // Dollop Of Yum says

    4/27/2016 at 1:16 pm

    Asparagus is probably my favorite vegetable and it’s one of my favorite salad ingredients! The balsamic almond dressing sounds amazing as well. This recipe is a winner Ashley! 🙂

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      4/27/2016 at 1:22 pm

      The dressing is sooo good and pairs great with roasted greens like this. Thanks Ashlyn 🙂

      Reply
  7. Cassie Autumn Tran says

    4/27/2016 at 2:14 pm

    Any roasted vegetable tastes wonderful–I love balsamic-roasted vegetables because they add such a wonderfully fresh and light flavor!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      4/27/2016 at 2:41 pm

      I agree! Always adding balsamic when nothing else comes to mind or sounds good. Thanks Cassie 🙂

      Reply
  8. Shannon says

    4/27/2016 at 10:27 pm

    That dressing sounds so good!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      5/1/2016 at 3:43 pm

      It’s seriously great with so many things!

      Reply
  9. Beverley @ Born to Sweat says

    4/28/2016 at 10:31 am

    ooo this looks freaking awesome. pinning it for later!
    and i get you on that couch deal – we have a shockingly enormous couch and it put like a thousand dents into our walls getting it in. adam had to go out the next day to get supplies and patch everything up. NIGHTMARE.

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      5/1/2016 at 3:44 pm

      Yeeaahhhh we probably should have patched but at that point it was just too much for us. Still haven’t heard from the landlord… OOPS.
      Thanks for pinning Beverley! 🙂

      Reply

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