Atkins Phase 1 Perfectly Easy Asparagus Walnut Salad

This easy asparagus walnut salad is the perfect complement when you’re on Atkins phase 1. On Atkins phase 1 you can enjoy this walnut and asparagus salad as a side dish or your main entrée.

When I first learned of this recipe, I thought it was a little bizarre. I was okay with the asparagus and walnuts, but the thought of adding a hard-boiled egg to the mix didn’t seem to mesh.

The great thing about trying new things and off-beat food combinations are, you never know when you may find a combination worth sharing.

This my friends are one crazy combo that’s worth you trying out, especially if you’re on Atkins Phase 1.

Atkins Phase 1 Perfectly Easy Asparagus Walnut Salad

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Asparagus Walnut Salad

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 7 minutes

Cook Time: 7 minutes

Total Time: 14 minutes

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Ingredients

• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 pound asparagus
• 2 hard boiled eggs, quartered
• 1/4 small onion
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 individual packet of your favorite sugar substitute
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 4 cups spring salad mix

Instructions

1. Stem the asparagus until tender, but crisp. This typically takes around 6 minutes depending on the thickness of the asparagus. Drain, and pat dry with paper towel then set aside.
2. Cut hard boiled eggs into 1/4 size pieces.
3. Combine finely diced white onion, vinegar, mustard, sugar substitute, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Gradually whisk in the olive oil.
4. Place mixture over spring greens, add hard boiled eggs, walnuts and vinaigrette.
5. Serve immediately or cold.

Notes

If you're on currently on the Induction phase of the Atkins Diet, omit the walnuts.

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size: 4
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 225Total Fat: 20.4gNet Carbohydrates: 3.4gProtein: 4.3g

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This dish is perfect to serve along with a nice steak, some baked chicken thighs, or even by its self as a healthy Atkins Phase 1 lunch.

I’ve made this numerous times, and I found it to be enjoyable as I sit back and binge on Netflix.

If you had a chance to make this, I’d love to know what you thought of it. Let me know in a comment.