Wednesday Unplugged – Asparagus, Strawberry, Arugula Salad

“Making the decision to have a child – it’s momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking outside your body.” ~ Elizabeth Stone

NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome our kids and grandkids for dinner in the evening. We end our meal with quotes from the Norwegian ‘Quote Cup’ passed on to me from my grandmother. I share a quote and a recipe here each week, along with an update and photos of what has been going on in our lives. I love trying new recipes…and love getting recipes you would like to share!

We have two grandchildren who share a birthday this week, one from each of our children. Our son’s family is vacationing on the North Shore this week, so we played local tourists and took our daughter and her son who turns 13 this week up to the observation deck of the Foshay Tower today. He loves downtown buildings as do the rest of us so it was a treat for us all. Interesting quote this week… our hearts are forever with our children and grandchildren, wherever they may be.

RECIPE OF THE WEEK

Since we didn’t gather for dinner this week, this week’s recipe is from a few weeks ago. This salad has strawberries and asparagus, two of my favorites. It called for arugula, but its peppery taste seemed too overwhelming for me. Next time I make it I would mix some other greens with it as well… and maybe add some goat cheese. This recipe is based on a recipe from foodnetwork.com.

ASPARAGUS, STRAWBERRY, ARUGULA SALAD

  • 2 cups fresh chopped asparagus
  • 8 cups fresh arugula and other greens as desired
  • 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
  • Goat cheese, if desired

DRESSING

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Whisk dressing together and set aside.

Cook asparagus in boiling water for about 3 minutes. Drain and put in ice water to stop cooking. Blot dry on paper towels.

Mix in a large bowl or serve plated on individual serving plates. Places greens on plate, top with asparagus, strawberries, and goat cheese if desired.

Sharlene Hensrud, RE/MAX Results – Email – Minneapolis Realtor Who Cooks

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