Description
Enjoy the freshness of spring with this delightful Grilled Asparagus Salad with Lemon & Feta. A perfect combination of charred asparagus, tangy lemon, creamy feta, and crunchy nuts, this salad is a burst of flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Asparagus:
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus (trimmed)
Dressing:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Toppings:
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts or chopped walnuts (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or mint (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Prepare Asparagus: Toss the trimmed asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill for 4-6 minutes until tender and charred.
- Finish the Salad: Transfer the grilled asparagus to a platter. Drizzle with lemon juice, sprinkle lemon zest, add feta, nuts, and herbs.
- Serve: Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Enhance the flavor with a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
- Pair with grilled chicken, fish, or lamb for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
