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Asparagus Camembert Goat Cheese Salad

Name: Asparagus Camembert Goat Cheese Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 asparagus sprouts (sliced diagonally with non-spear ends snapped off); 2 handfuls of rocket salad; 1 handful of baby red cabbage leaves; 1/2 walnut (crushed); 1 roll of Camembert goat cheese; 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (sliced in half); 1 tablespoon poppy seeds for garnish; 1 teaspoon coarse grain salt (sea salt); the juice of 1 lemon (original: the juice of 1 lemon); 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon honey; 2 tablespoon olive oil

By Dada Shivananda

Colorful, delicious, crunchy, and unique, this simple recipe offers a fresh perspective on salad. The asparagus spears provide an extra crunch while topping each plate with Camembert goat cheese adds a luscious, tangy element. This dish is satisfying enough to be enjoyed as a meal on its own.

The asparagus, originating from the Eastern Mediterranean, boasts a distinct flavor. Historically, it was grouped with alliums such as garlic, chives, and onions, although modern botany distinguishes it due to its different genetic makeup. Traditionally, it was valued for both culinary and medicinal purposes, as well as being considered an aphrodisiac.

Beyond its historical significance, asparagus is noted for its health benefits. Rich in fiber (1 cup supplies about 7% of daily fiber needs), vitamins A, C, and K, folate, and antioxidants, it also supports a healthy pregnancy.

Follow the recipe below for this savory and palatable salad—a signature creation of a fellow chef.

Prep Time5 min

Cook Time10 min

Total Time15 min

Servings4