Asparagus salad with buffalo mozzarella and cherry tomatoes is a fresh and light spring recipe, perfect to serve on warmer days. This dish combines simple yet flavorful ingredients: tender steamed asparagus, fresh and juicy buffalo mozzarella, and sweet cherry tomatoes. It’s an ideal light summer dish for those who love healthy eating without sacrificing taste, and you can alternate it with various asparagus recipes or the many hearty salads that are always welcome at this time of the year. Besides the taste, the asparagus and buffalo mozzarella salad also stands out for its colors: the green of the asparagus, the white of the mozzarella, and the red of the tomatoes form a lively and fresh tri-color salad. Perfect as an appetizer or a 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 each bite balanced and satisfying. Asparagus salad with buffalo mozzarella and cherry tomatoes is a delightful idea that, if you have a cooler or a refrigerator, you can also take 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
- Some leaves basil
- 3 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pinch salt
Tools
- 1 Cutting Board
- 1 Knife
- 1 Steamer Basket
- 1 Salad Bowl
How to Prepare the Tri-color Asparagus, Buffalo Mozzarella, and Cherry Tomato Salad
To prepare the asparagus salad with buffalo mozzarella and cherry tomatoes, start with the asparagus: clean them by removing the end of the stalk where it breaks naturally (1). Wash them thoroughly, then steam them for about 10 minutes until tender. If you don’t have a steamer or a steamer basket, you can boil them in water for about 8 minutes. Drain and let them cool slightly, then cut into pieces 1-1 1/2 inches long (2).
Wash and dry the cherry tomatoes, then cut them into quarters (3). Cut the buffalo mozzarella into moderately sized cubes (4).
In a salad bowl, combine asparagus and cherry tomatoes and season with a pinch of salt and the olive oil (5). Mix well to evenly distribute the dressing, then add the buffalo mozzarella and torn basil (6).
Serve 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’s better to add it to the salad at the last moment or, if you’re preparing a lunch box, place it in a separate container to combine with the other ingredients just before eating.
