Asparagus Salad with Egg, Avocado, Orange & Feta
Green asparagus meets creamy avocado, juicy orange and savoury feta in this fresh salad that celebrates everything spring has to offer. Crisp-tender asparagus, soft feta and a light walnut oil dressing make every bite a treat. It comes together quickly, looks stunning on the table and is made for asparagus season. Anyone keeping an eye on carbs will love it too.
Ingredients
- 500 g green asparagus
- 1 orange
- 1 avocado, ripe
- 125 g feta
- 1 handful walnuts
- 3 eggs
- 2 tbsp orange juice, caught while segmenting the orange
- 3 tbsp walnut oil
- 2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp mustard
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Snap off the woody ends of the green asparagus and cut the spears into pieces. Bring a pan of salted, lightly sweetened water to the boil, add the asparagus and cook for about 5 minutes, until crisp-tender.
- Drain the asparagus and refresh immediately under cold water so it keeps its colour. Leave to cool completely.
- Hard-boil the eggs, then leave to cool, peel and cut into cubes.
- Cut away all the peel from the orange, dice the flesh and catch any juice that runs out for the dressing.
- Cut the feta into cubes. Halve the avocado, remove the stone, scoop out the flesh with a spoon and cut it into cubes too.
- For the dressing, whisk the orange juice, walnut oil, white balsamic vinegar and mustard together in a small bowl until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine all the prepared ingredients in a large bowl, pour over the dressing, toss well and serve straight away.
Nutrition facts per serving (estimate)
| Calories | 620 kcal |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 16 g |
| Protein | 24 g |
| Fat | 49 g |
| Fibre | 8 g |
| of which sugar | 10 g |
Frequently asked questions
Can I make this asparagus salad with white asparagus?
Yes, white asparagus works well too. The cooking time just increases slightly to about 8 to 10 minutes, depending on thickness.
How long does the asparagus salad keep in the fridge?
It tastes best fresh. If you want to keep it, stir in the dressing and avocado only just before serving so the avocado doesn't turn brown.
Is this asparagus salad really low in carbs?
Yes, with around 16 g of carbs per serving it fits well into a lower-carb way of eating. Most of the carbs come from the orange.
What oil can I use instead of walnut oil?
You can also use hazelnut oil or a mild olive oil. Walnut oil, however, gives the dressing an especially nutty flavour that pairs beautifully with the walnuts in the salad.
