Marinated Asparagus and Bean Salad

side angle of marinated asparagus and bean detox salad on white plate

Marinated Asparagus and Bean Salad

This simple 4-ingredient Marinated Asparagus and Bean Detox Salad is lovely to eat and healthy for the body! Over the last few years, I've been learning about why asparagus and beans are both so good for promoting detox. While many recipes can claim detox qualities, in this one, I'll share why these two foods really do help the body expel waste.

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword asparagus, bean, detox, gluten-free, salad, vegan, vitamin a detox

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 41kcal

Author Megan

Cost $5

Equipment

salad bowl

Ingredients

1 bunch asparagus chopped into 2" lengths, ends cut off and discarded
1-¾ cups beans of choice, cooked; I use kidney beans (rinsed) -- 1 can equivalent (I like Eden brand, or Trader Joe's organic for the best cost.)
1-½ Tablespoons olive oil
1-½ Tablespoons lemon juice fresh, or sub white balsamic vinegar if preferred for a gourmet variation
¼ to ½ teaspoon sea salt or more to taste, if beans were unsalted
Optional: 2 Tablespoons fresh dill weed, cut into short sections or 1/4 teaspoon dried dill

Instructions

Steam or blanch asparagus to desired tenderness.
Pour through colander, and submerge in ice water, to stop cooking and cool. Pour cooled asparagus onto clean kitchen towel to absorb any extra water from ice bath.
Add asparagus to salad bowl with: beans, olive oil, lemon juice and sea salt. Stir to mix well.
Serve, or chill until you're ready to serve.
Optionally, add in fresh or dried dill weed.

Notes

Make Ahead Note

Marinated Asparagus and Bean Detox Salad keeps well (very fresh) in the fridge for two days, so it's fine to make it well before serving (batch cook), if it's helpful.

Nutrition