Name: Asparagus, Cucumber, and Tomato Salad with Sesame Soy Vinaigrette
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 1 pound asparagus, tough ends trimmed, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; 1 teaspoon white sugar; 1 English cucumber, sliced 1/4 inch thick and halved; 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved

Asparagus Salad

Asparagus, Cucumber, and Tomato Salad with Sesame Soy Vinaigrette

Jul 18, 2025
by Abigayle Crooks
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PREP TIME

10 mins
COOK TIME

5 mins
TOTAL TIME

15 mins
SERVING

8 People
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Celebrate the vibrant flavors of spring with this refreshing salad, where crisp asparagus, cool cucumber, and juicy tomatoes meet a savory-sweet sesame soy vinaigrette. A delightful harmony of textures and tastes!

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

1 pound asparagus, tough ends trimmed, cut into bite-sized pieces

1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar

1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce

1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

1 teaspoon white sugar

1 English cucumber, sliced 1/4 inch thick and halved

1 pint grape tomatoes, halved

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

5 g
Cholesterol

0 mg
Fiber

2 g
Protein

2 g
Saturated Fat

0 g
Sodium

76 mg
Sugar

3 g
Fat

2 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

2 mins

Blanch the Asparagus: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook, uncovered, until bright green and just tender (1-2 minutes). For thicker spears, add a touch more time.

02

Step

5 mins

Shock in Ice Water: Transfer the asparagus with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice water to halt the cooking process. After a few minutes, drain thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels.

03

Step

3 mins

Prepare the Sesame Soy Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar until well combined.

04

Step

2 mins

Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the blanched asparagus, cucumber slices, and halved grape tomatoes. Drizzle the sesame soy vinaigrette over the vegetables, then gently toss to ensure everything is evenly coated.

For an extra layer of flavor, try lightly toasting the sesame seeds before adding the sesame oil to the vinaigrette.
Feel free to experiment with other vegetables, such as red onion or bell peppers, to customize the salad to your liking.
This salad is best served immediately, but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. If storing, add the dressing just before serving to prevent the vegetables from becoming soggy.

Abigayle Crooks

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