Summer Asparagus, Corn and Tomato Salad
Ready In: 22 mins
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh asparagus spear
- 3 ears fresh corn, shucked
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes or 2 pints grape tomatoes
- 1⁄4 cup fresh basil, sliced
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 1⁄4 cup gorgonzola
Dressing
- 1⁄4 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Directions
- Break or cut tough ends from asparagus and discard. Cook asparagus in boiling water 2 minutes and drain well and place in ice water to stop cooking. Cut diagonally into 1 1/2 in pieces. Cut avocado in cubes or slice.
- Cut corn kernels from cobs with a sharp knife into a large deep bowl; cut close enough to release milky white substance with kernels.
- Halve tomatoes; toss gently with corn, asparagus and basil. Add dressing mixture and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper to taste. Let stand a few minutes if time allows.
- Top with avocado and crumbled cheese right before serving.
- These ingredients need not be exact. Add or subract to your liking.
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