Asparagus and Avocado Salad

Posted on Apr 7 2011 - 2:12am by Mike Lieberman

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Nothing quite says spring time (or makes your pee stink) like asparagus showing up again in your garden or at the local farmers market.

This recipe I slightly adapted from a cooking demo that I attended at Native Foods in Culver City.

Make this in the beginning of the week and enjoy throughout.

2 bunches of asparagus
2 avocados
Handful of mint, cilantro and parsley
2-3 tablespoons of olive oil
Tablespoon of balsamic vinegar
Tablespoon of raw honey
Juice of one lemon

Boil up a pot of water
Cut asparagus into 1-1 1/2″ pieces
Chop up mint, cilantro and parsley and place into a mixing bowl
Add lemon juice, olive oil and balsamic to the bowl
Whisk together and set aside
Cut avocados into cubes
Add asparagus to boiling water for about 2-3 minutes
Remove asparagus, drain and rinse under cold water
After asparagus cools, add to dressing with avocado
Toss to coat and serve

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qM3LASlSbwQ

20 Comments so far. Feel free to join this conversation.

Jecka April 7, 2011 at 11:10 am -

Yum! I brought an avocado with me to work to go with my lunch. I hated them as a kid but now I love them!

I never even tried asparagus until 2008 when I lived in California and had my first experience with year-round farmers markets. I would try a new veggie every weekend trip to the market, and found that I love asparagus!
Hannah (Culture Connoisseur) April 7, 2011 at 1:07 pm -

Haha… Reminds me of the movie Elf when they are discussing book ideas, “what about a story about a little asparagus that is insecure about the way his pee smells?”

Pee aside, this recipe looks fantastic.
Mike Lieberman April 7, 2011 at 3:55 pm -

I love finding something new at the farmers market and experimenting too.
Mike Lieberman April 7, 2011 at 3:56 pm -

Thanks. I hold the pee on the side too when I eat this 😉
Donald Calvin Joseph Rice April 7, 2011 at 4:22 pm -

ha, this episode made me laugh. you’re a funny guy.

this looks really good. does the oil in the dressing help keep the avocado from turning brown? i have not had success with putting avocado in dishes and lasting more than a day or two, even with lots of oil. (i like to put avocado in my taboulleh.)

and are the asparagus still really crisp, or have they softened a bit?

anyway, going to make this salad this weekend, maybe reduce it for 2 servings. looks great!
Jes April 7, 2011 at 4:57 pm -

YUM!! I’ll be making this one for sure!
Anonymous April 7, 2011 at 6:11 pm -

Wow. I want this. Now! 🙂
Mike Lieberman April 8, 2011 at 3:15 pm -

Hahaha. Glad you enjoy. The asparagus are still a bit crisp.

Lemme know how it works out for you.
Mike Lieberman April 8, 2011 at 3:16 pm -

Cool. Lemme know how it turns out.
Mike Lieberman April 8, 2011 at 3:16 pm -

Then make it now!
Mike Lieberman April 8, 2011 at 3:18 pm -

Nice. That sounds awesome. Best of luck.
Anonymous April 8, 2011 at 4:54 pm -

Yum- Love both asparagus and avocado. You could do a lot with this- tweak it by adding some citrus-orange or grapefruit sections. OK, now I’m hungry 😉
Mike Lieberman April 8, 2011 at 5:22 pm -

Good call on that.
Jen. April 12, 2011 at 7:07 pm -

OMG two of my absolute favourite things, that I never thought to put together. Thanks.
Mike Lieberman April 12, 2011 at 8:23 pm -

Lemme know how you likes.
Cristina | Positively Beauty April 14, 2011 at 8:36 pm -

I love both asparagus and avocado, I just never thought of combining them…thanks for sharing 🙂
Mike Lieberman April 14, 2011 at 11:58 pm -

Word. When you make it, hit me up and let me know what you thinks.
M_dunbar85 May 15, 2011 at 2:36 am -

i made this salad, and it was amazing ! thanks mike!!
Mike Lieberman May 15, 2011 at 10:34 pm -

Nice. Glad you liked.
mmmmallory April 3, 2012 at 9:21 am -

This is very good, I loved it! I didn’t have all the herbs so I used fresh basil instead, as well as some Parmesan cheese. Delicious! The leftovers still tasted great the next day.