Spring Asparagus & Strawberry Salad

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed 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-inspired salads (vegetarian) ready in about 15 minutes pairs hulled and quartered strawberries, fresh and washed spinach, small, thinly sliced red onion 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 "Plan a meal with the AI" 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, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes asparagus
• 1 cup, hulled and quartered strawberries
• 4 cups, fresh and washed spinach
• 1 small, thinly sliced red onion
• 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.