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Strawberry Asparagus Salad [gluten-free, paleo-friendly, dairy-free] | Lexi's Clean Kitchen

Let’s kick the season off with this Strawberry Asparagus Salad! This salad features all the spring veggies we all love, along with bacon and almonds! It’s also paleo-friendly, dairy-free, and grain-free! Omit the honey in the dressing to make this salad Whole30 compliant!

Asparagus Salad with strawberriesStrawberry Asparagus Salad with Bacon

Spring produce is back! Asparagus, strawberries, radishes, artichokes… I love this time of year. Just when you think the Winter will last forever, the sun starts coming out, there is less and less need for that heavy jacket, and you’re just about ready to turn the grill on permanently. This springtime salad is bursting with flavor and full of nutrients! Sweet fresh and local strawberries combined with salty bacon, nutty almonds, steamed asparagus and perfectly cooked chicken is the ultimate salad!

Here’s what’s in it:

  • Asparagus
  • Bacon
  • Strawberries
  • Almonds
  • Olive oil
  • Balsamic vinegar
  • Honey
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Baby Spinach (optional)

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What to Serve with this Spring Dish

You can either serve this salad over a bed of baby spinach to make a plant based meal or you can add in grilled or pan-fried chicken to make it a rounded protein-packed meal (even though asparagus is a good source of protein), and ta-da, a perfect Spring meal!

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Strawberry Asparagus Salad with Bacon

Servings 4
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus
  • 4 slices nitrate-free bacon
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries
  • 1/2 cup almonds chopped
  • Optional: 1 lb grilled chicken breasts
  • Optional: 3 cups fresh spinach

Strawberry Vinaigrette:

  • 1 cup organic strawberries
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon raw honey
  • Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  • Steam asparagus for 5 minutes, or until tender and set aside. Sprinkle with sea salt and pepper.
  • In a medium skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Place on a plate lined with paper towels while you assemble the rest of the ingredients.
  • Once bacon is done, pour almost all of the bacon fat into a heat-proof bowl or jar and place in the fridge to solidify before disposing of it! Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Place chicken in the skillet with the small amount of bacon fat. Cook until browned on each side.
  • Place all of the vinaigrette ingredients into a blender. Blend until well combined.
  • For serving: Place optional spinach on a serving dish. Top with steamed asparagus, sliced strawberries, almonds, and bacon. Drizzle with dressing and serve with extra dressing on the side!

Nutrition

Calories: 378kcalCarbohydrates: 13.9gProtein: 35.1gFat: 20.6gSaturated Fat: 3.6gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 577mgFiber: 4.4gSugar: 7.9g
Author: Lexi


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  1. Yay! I love spring produce, and I try to cook with asparagus, but usually not sure what to do….now I have a recipe with one of my favorite fruits! WIN! Thanks for the recipe Lexi 🙂

  2. Thanks for the tips and for highlighting my dish! Have a great weekend.

  3. I loooove asparagus. Some call me Ashparagus 🙂

    I like it simply steamed, but also oven roasted with a bit of olive oil! I think I will make this for Easter this year…(making your macaroons for Passover too since I celebrate both!)