Asparagus, fresh and green, means spring to me. I’m always happy when I see spring asparagus in the market. Today’s treat is an asparagus salad with a lemon vinaigrette. Start with the freshest asparagus you can find. Grill after tossing with a little olive oil and salt and pepper. Add spring baby lettuce, tomatoes, a little cheese, and even mushrooms if you’re in the mood.
Savory Salad With Grilled Asparagus
Use organic when available. Serves 4
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Savory Salad With Grilled Asparagus
Savory Salad is an asparagus salad with a lemon vinaigrette
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb asparagus
- salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cups mixed organic greens (such as arugula, baby greens, baby spinach)
- 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoesl
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces) Feta or goat cheese crumbles
- 1/4 cup 1/4 cup olive oil plus 3 tablespoons
- 1 lemon, juiced (about 2 to 3 tablespoons)
- 1 cup white mushrooms, sliced optional
Instructions
- Heat the grill
- Cut any white ends off the asparagus and discard to compost bin
- Toss asparagus & mushrooms (optional) in shallow dish with 3 tablespoons olive oil & salt & pepper
- Place asparagus on hot grill (mushrooms optional)
- Flip vegetables once after 3 minutes
- Cook for 3 more minutes
- Remove vegetables from grill & allow to cool
- When cool enough to handle, cut asparagus into one-inch pieces
- In a large bowl, toss greens, cheese, grilled asparagus, tomatoes & mushrooms
- In small bowl whisk basil, 1/4 cup olive oil, garlic, lemon juice & salt
- Pour dressing over the salad and serve
Enjoy!
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Thanks for the recipe. We’ve some coming up from the garden that needs to be used or it will go bad.
Let me know how you like it!
This really looks delicious. Asparagus is a favorite, especially at this time of year when it is so fresh and lovely. And thanks for coming by my blog the other day! Most appreciated!
You are certainly welcome – I enjoy visiting. Hope your week is sunny!
mmmm I do love asparagus, I have pinned this recipe for later.
#mmbc
Thanks for the pin!
I am loving the sound of this and the kind of food I am really craving for during this hot period in the UK x #MMBC
I’m so glad you like it.
This sounds and looks delicious! 🙂
I haven’t had asparagus in ages and this recipe looks so delicious 🙂
Thanks
Oh so healthy and delicious looking ~ great recipe ~
Happy Day to you,
C & Z
…sounds good to me.
Thanks Tom
Nice! I like asparagus 🙂
What a lovely looking salad. It’s fresh and healthy, I would love to try it.
Thanks for visting!
Yum! I love asparagus. Looks so tasty Carol. Thanks for stopping by #MMBC
Sounds delicious and healthy. Although I sold my grill I bet I could get around that, maybe pan fry?
Of course – give it try!
I love asparagus too, Carol! It’s one of my favourite spring veggies. Your salad looks really fresh and delicious. It’s a great way to showcase this wonderful vegetable. Thank you so much for sharing, and for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Link Party. Sharing on the Hearth and Soul Facebook page.
Thanks for sharing April. Have a great weekend!
This looks delicious Carol. I love salads and enjoy eating them throughout the Summer months. Will give this one a go 🙂
Thanks so much for sharing with #MMBC.
Thanks Jayne. Have a lovely weekend!
Sounds like a wonderful mix of flavors in this salad. Thanks for sharing your recipe on Merry Monday.
thanks Erlene
Wow – this looks like such a delicious salad! I’m pinning this one – thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party. Hope you have a wonderful week!
I’m so happy you like it – it is delicious!
YUM! I’m so glad you shared this last week at our Encouraging Hearts & Home blog hop 🙂
I’m so glad you like it.
I made some grilled asparagus today! And I’ve been looking for some new salad recipes. Pinning
Thanks so much for the pin
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