Asparagus salad with buffalo mozzarella and cherry tomatoes is a fresh, light spring recipe perfect for serving on hotter days. This dish combines simple yet flavorful ingredients: tender steamed asparagus, fresh juicy buffalo mozzarella, and sweet cherry tomatoes. It is an ideal light summer dish for those who love to eat healthily without sacrificing taste. You can alternate it with various asparagus recipes or with many rich salads that are always appreciated this time of year. Besides the taste, the asparagus and buffalo mozzarella salad is also noticeable for its colors: the green of the asparagus, the white of the mozzarella, and the red of the cherry tomatoes create a fresh and lively tricolor salad. Perfect as an appetizer or light main course, this salad is a tribute to simple Italian cuisine, based on tasty and genuine ingredients. The combination of buffalo mozzarella and vegetables makes every bite balanced and satisfying. Asparagus salad with buffalo mozzarella and cherry tomatoes is a tempting idea that, if you have a cooler or refrigerator, you can also bring to a picnic or to the office for a light and colorful lunch break.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Steaming
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer
- Energy 285.94 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 13.63 (g) of which sugars 3.82 (g)
- Proteins 10.31 (g)
- Fat 22.09 (g) of which saturated 11.02 (g)of which unsaturated 0.06 (g)
- Fibers 3.44 (g)
- Sodium 230.72 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 212 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Asparagus, Buffalo Mozzarella, and Cherry Tomato Salad
- 1.1 lbs asparagus
- 8.8 oz buffalo mozzarella
- 7 oz cherry tomatoes
- A few leaves basil
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pinch salt
Tools
- 1 Chopping Board
- 1 Knife
- 1 Steam Basket
- 1 Salad Bowl
How to Prepare Tricolor Salad with Asparagus, Buffalo Mozzarella, and Cherry Tomatoes
To prepare asparagus salad with buffalo mozzarella and cherry tomatoes, start with the asparagus: clean them by removing the end of the stalk, at the point where it naturally breaks when bent (1). Wash them carefully, then steam them for about 10 minutes until tender. If you don’t have a steamer or a steam basket, you can boil them in boiling water for about 8 minutes. Drain them and let them cool slightly, then cut them into 1-inch pieces (2).
Wash and dry the cherry tomatoes, then cut them into quarters (3). Cut the buffalo mozzarella into not too small cubes (4).
In a salad bowl, combine the asparagus and cherry tomatoes and season them with a pinch of salt and the oil (5). Mix well to distribute the dressing evenly, then add the buffalo mozzarella and torn basil (6).
Serve the asparagus salad with buffalo mozzarella and cherry tomatoes immediately, as an appetizer or light main course.
Tips and Variations
Buffalo mozzarella tends to release a lot of liquid once cut, so it would be better to add it to the salad at the last moment or, if you are preparing a lunch box, put it in a separate container to then mix it with the other ingredients just before eating.
