Asparagus Walnut Salad

Freshly harvested organic asparagus spears with purple artichoke

Ingredients

  • 2 C chopped fresh asparagus (chopped to pea size)
  • ½ C chopped sweet onion
  • ¾ C grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ C diced turkey bacon (cooked)(4-5 slices)
  • ½ C roasted, chopped walnuts
  • Drizzle of red wine or balsamic vinegar
  • Drizzle of your favorite EVOO (olive oil)
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cut lower half of asparagus off and toss or freeze for asparagus soup.
  • Chop upper half of asparagus into pea size.
  • Add all other ingredients to chopped asparagus and mix well.
  • Drizzle with your favorite vinegar and EVOO.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Chill for 1-2 hours. Don’t panic about the fat content, it is good fat (omega 3) from the walnuts

Notes

Can substitute chicken, turkey, or crab in place of the bacon. Just put a cup of the asparagus salad on top of your favorite lettuce and enjoy.