Asparagus, Yellow Pepper & Tomato Salad

Submitted by Renee Redman

"Absolutely beautiful spring and summer salad. I was looking for a fresh salad for our BBQ- this fit the bill perfectly."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4-8

ingredients

• 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed & cut into bite size pieces
• 1 yellow pepper, diced
• 1 pint grape tomatoes, cut in half
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 minced garlic clove
• 1⁄2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 dash salt & pepper
• 3 tablespoons sunflower seeds

directions

1. Put the asparagus pieces in a small strainer- then put that into a larger bowl with 1 inch of water on the bottom- microwave for 3 minutes. Immediately rinse in cold water.
2. In a large bowl, combine asparagus, yellow pepper, tomatoes, parsley and sunflower seeds.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, dijon mustard, salt & pepper.
4. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat.
5. Chill.