Asparagus, Avocado and Slow-Roasted Tomato Salad

Asparagus, Avocado and Slow-Roasted Tomato Salad

This colorful, composed salad with asparagus, roasted tomatoes and avocado slices is drizzled with a sherry vinaigrette.

Calories
204 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
Core and cut tomatoes in quarters lengthwise; squeeze out seeds. Place, cut side up, on baking sheet.
Step 3
In small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, the garlic, thyme, 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper; sprinkle over tomatoes. Roast, turning occasionally, until very soft and shriveled, about 2 and a half hours; set aside.
Step 4
Meanwhile, cut asparagus into thirds crosswise. Cook asparagus in 1 inch of lightly salted water until bright green and firm, 3 to 5 minutes; rinse with cold water; drain well. In small bowl, toss asparagus with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and the scallions; set aside.
Step 5
To prepare dressing: In small bowl, stir remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil, the vinegar, remaining 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper; set aside. To serve: With a large spoon, scoop Avocado from shells; cut each half into 8 slices lengthwise. On each of 8 salad plates, place asparagus and tomatoes in rows; top with Avocado slices. Stir dressing; drizzle over salads.
Asparagus, Avocado and Slow-Roasted Tomato Salad
Asparagus, Avocado and Slow-Roasted Tomato Salad
Asparagus, Avocado and Slow-Roasted Tomato Salad
Asparagus, Avocado and Slow-Roasted Tomato Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon salt, divided
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 7 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • 4 plum tomatoes
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
  • 24 asparagus spears, trimmed
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced scallions (green onions), green part only
  • 2 ripe Avocados from Mexico, halved and pitted

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