White Asparagus Salad with Strawberries

White asparagus has a much milder taste and works well with the sweet fruitiness of strawberries. This salad is served with a creamy yogurt-mayo dressing with orange juice.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 155 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons orange juice
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• 4 leaves green leaf lettuce
• 1 teaspoon white sugar, divided
• 1 ¾ pounds white asparagus - peeled, trimmed, and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons creme fraiche with herbs
• 2 cups hulled and quartered strawberries

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Fill a pot with water; add 1/2 teaspoon each salt and sugar. Bring to a boil. Add white asparagus, reduce heat to low, and simmer until soft and cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and let cool.

Step 2

Combine orange juice, yogurt, mayonnaise, and creme fraiche in a large bowl. Season with remaining salt, sugar, and pepper. Add cooled asparagus and strawberries and mix well.

Step 3

Arrange lettuce leaves on plates and distribute asparagus salad on top. Sprinkle with chives.