Asparagus and Arugula Salad

This Asparagus and Arugula Salad is a delightful combination of fresh asparagus, peppery arugula, sweet cherry tomatoes, and tangy feta cheese. The balsamic vinaigrette dressing ties everything together for a simple yet flavorful salad.

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch of fresh asparagus, trimmed and blanched
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• 4 cups of fresh arugula leaves
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• 1/4 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
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• 1/4 cup of red onion, thinly sliced
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• 1/4 cup of crumbled feta cheese
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• 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil
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• 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar
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• Salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions:

To begin, blanch the asparagus

Boil some salt water in a pot

Add the asparagus and cook for two to three minutes, until they turn bright green

After that, put them in an ice bath to stop the cooking

Remove the water and set it aside

Put the arugula, cherry tomatoes, and red onion in a large bowl and mix them together

Bring the asparagus to a boil, then cut it into small pieces

Add these to the salad

Put the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and mix them together with a whisk

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss it to mix everything together

Add some broken up feta cheese on top

Asparagus and arugula salad is served right away, so enjoy it!