How to Make Easter Asparagus Salad with Shrimp and Cherry Tomatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Easter is a time for celebration and gathering with loved ones, and what better way to commemorate the occasion than with a delicious and refreshing dish that captures the freshness of spring? This Easter Asparagus Salad with Shrimp and Cherry Tomatoes is the perfect addition to your holiday menu. It's light, vibrant, and bursting with flavor, making it an ideal accompaniment to any Easter spread.

Asparagus is a quintessential spring vegetable, and it shines in this salad with its cri...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup white wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 pounds asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages mixed spring salad greens
  • 1 pound frozen cooked, peeled and deveined shrimp, thawed
  • 2 large avocados, diced

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 1-course servings

  • Combine mayonnaise, vinegar, dill, water, and garlic in a bowl; whisk until well combined. Season with salt and pepper and refrigerate for several hours or overnight for flavors to meld.
  • Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook asparagus until just tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • Combine asparagus, cherry tomatoes, salad greens, shrimp, and avocados in a large bowl. Toss with desired amount of dressing and serve.
  • Nutrition

    613 cal.

    • Total Fat: 55g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 132mg
    • Sodium: 461mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 32mg
    • Calcium: 80mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 940mg