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This colorful Asparagus Salad with Tomatoes, Olives, and Feta is quick and delicious for a spring or summer salad. And this is also a perfect salad to make for a special dinner, and everyone who likes asparagus and Greek flavors will love this recipe.
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If you’re looking for a spring or Easter side dish that will wow your family and friends, you’ll love this absolutely delicious Asparagus Salad with Tomatoes, Olives, and Feta! And it’s prime asparagus season right now, and everyone who likes asparagus is going to swoon over this asparagus salad recipe, so I’m recommending it for my Friday Favorites pick this week!
This recipe uses barely-cooked asparagus so it’s a good option for people who don’t love the crunch of raw asparagus. And of course the use of tomatoes, olives, Feta Cheese, and lemon gives this asparagus salad Greek flavors, and I used Greek Seasoning in the simple dressing to emphasize that a bit more.
I love everything about this salad, and when it’s asparagus season I could eat this over and over and I’d never get tired of it. Hope you enjoy trying it if you’re also a fan of the flavors here.
What ingredients do you need for this recipe?
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Can you make this salad with leftover asparagus?
You can make this salad with leftover asparagus if you’re lucky enough to end up with some, but if leftover asparagus is a pipe dream for you, just quickly cook some asparagus in olive oil and then turn it into this tasty salad.
Can you use regular black olives in the Asparagus Salad?
Kalamata olives will be more true to the Greek flavors that make this salad so good, but I know they aren’t for everyone! If you’re not a fan, you can definitely use regular black olives in this tasty salad.
Can you make this asparagus salad recipe with larger chopped tomatoes?
I do love cherry tomatoes for salads like this, but if you have larger fresh garden tomatoes, by all means use them for this salad. If your big tomatoes are quite juicy, you might want to cut them up and them drain them in a colander before you add them to the salad.
Want more recipes for Asparagus season?
If you’re a fellow asparagus fan you might want to check out Low-Carb and Keto Asparagus Recipes or Low-Carb Sheet Pan Meals with Asparagus. Or you can use Asparagus Recipes to see all the recipes using asparagus on my site.
How to Make Asparagus Salad with Tomatoes, Olives, and Feta:
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- Cut the asparagus into short pieces, then heat the 2 tsp. olive oil in a large frying pan and cook the asparagus 4-5 minutes, or until it’s as tender-crisp as you like it.
- While asparagus cooks, cut the olives, cherry tomatoes, and Feta.
- Whisk together fresh squeezed lemon juice, Greek Seasoning (affiliate link), and olive oil to make the dressing.
- Put the hot asparagus into a bowl and let it cool for a few minutes. When the asparagus has cooled about 10 minutes, toss with half the dressing.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives and the rest of the dressing and toss again.
- Gently mix in the cubes of Feta, season with a little salt and some freshly ground black pepper, and serve
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Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. fresh asparagus, cut into short diagonal pieces
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut lengthwise into halves
- 3/4 cup Kalamata olives, cut in half lengthwise (see notes)
- 1/2 cup Feta cheese, cut into small cubes
Dressing Ingredients:
- 2 T fresh squeezed lemon juice (see notes)
- 1 tsp. Greek seasoning (Greek seasoning has salt, oregano, garlic, lemon, black pepper, and marjoram. You can substitute a pinch of whichever you have of those spices if you don’t have any Greek Seasoning.)
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Cut the asparagus into short diagonal pieces, then heat the 2 tsp. olive oil in a large frying pan and cook the asparagus 4-5 minutes, or until it’s as tender-crisp as you like it.
- While asparagus cooks, cut the Kalamata olives and cherry tomatoes in half and cut the Feta into small cubes.
- Whisk together fresh squeezed lemon juice, Greek Seasoning (affiliate link), and olive oil to make the dressing.
- When it’s done to your liking, put the hot asparagus into a bowl and let it cool for a few minutes. When the asparagus has cooled about 10 minutes, toss with about about half the dressing.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives and the rest of the dressing (or as much as you prefer) and toss again.
- Gently mix in the cubes of Feta, season with a little salt and some freshly ground black pepper, and serve!
Notes
I used my fresh-frozen lemon juice for this recipe. Use more or less olives to taste. Regular black olives are also fine for this salad.
This recipe was created by Kalyn.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 175Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 485mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 3gSugar: 3gProtein: 4g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated by the Recipe Plug-In I am using. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee 100% accuracy, since many variables affect those calculations.
Low-Carb Diet / Low-Glycemic Diet / South Beach Diet Suggestions:
This salad would be a perfect side dish salad for any low-carb diet, including Keto and it’s also suitable for any phase of the original South Beach Diet.
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Historical Notes for this Recipe:
This tasty salad with Greek flavors and asparagus was first posted in 2009. It was last updated with more information in 2024.
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