Strawberry Mango Asparagus Salad
 
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A deliciously fruity and colourful strawberry mango asparagus salad, perfect for a quick summer lunch or to accompany grilled BBQ meat.
Serves: 2 persons
Ingredients
  • 500 gr asparagus chopped up
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ a mango diced
  • 1 cup strawberries sliced
  • 1 red onion sliced
For the dressing:
  • 2-3 tbsp orange juice
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • 2-3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • 1-2 tsp honey or coconut sugar if needed (optional)
Instructions
  1. Wash and chop up the asparagus into 2 inch bits, sprinkle with salt and steam for about 10 minutes, until the asparagus become soft.
  2. While the asparagus cooks, cut up the mango, strawberries and red onion.
  3. For the dressing mix together the orange juice, vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper, if you find it too sour you may add a bit of honey or coconut sugar to sweeten it.
  4. Once the asparagus is cooked, strain it and let it cool.
  5. When the asparagus has cooled down, mix it together with the mango bits, strawberry and red onion slices, pour on the dressing and mix well.
  6. Let it rest for 10-20 minutes before eating, and season with more salt, pepper or chili flakes if you wish.
Notes
You may add baked bacon bits, goat cheese or feta, sprinkle some toasted pine nuts atop to add more variety to the salad's texture.
Recipe by Stellicious Life at http://stelliciouslife.com/strawberry-mango-asparagus-salad/