Spring Asparagus & Strawberry Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-31 · Updated 2026-03-31

A vibrant salad featuring crisp asparagus, sweet strawberries, and a zesty vinaigrette for a refreshing spring dish. This French salad recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs asparagus, strawberries, and spinach into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cups asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 cup strawberries, hulled and quartered
• 4 cups spinach, fresh and washed
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Toss asparagus, strawberries, spinach, and red onion in a large bowl.
2. Step 2: In a small jar, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
3. Step 3: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
4. Step 4: Let sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled.