Grilled Asparagus Salad with Lemon Chive Vinaigrette
Brighten up your table with this Grilled Asparagus Salad with Lemon Chive Vinaigrette, a light and flavorful dish that’s perfect for spring or summer dining. Tender, smoky asparagus is grilled to perfection and paired with crisp mixed greens, sweet grape tomatoes, and decadent shavings of Parmesan cheese. The star of the recipe is the homemade lemon chive vinaigrette, a zesty blend of fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and honey, balanced with aromatic chives and garlic. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, this salad is as versatile as it is delicious, making it an ideal choice for an elegant appetizer, a fresh side dish, or a light, healthy main course. Perfect for showcasing seasonal produce, this grilled asparagus salad delivers a symphony of textures and flavors in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams asparagus spears
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 120 grams mixed salad greens
- 200 grams grape tomatoes
- 30 grams shaved Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 unit garlic clove (minced)
Instructions
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Trim the woody ends of the asparagus spears and place them in a large bowl.
Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the asparagus and toss to coat evenly. Season with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and a pinch of black pepper.
Grill the asparagus for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender and slightly charred. Remove from the grill and let cool slightly.
While the asparagus cools, prepare the lemon chive vinaigrette. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, minced chives, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper. Set aside.
Slice the grilled asparagus into bite-sized pieces. Halve the grape tomatoes.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, grape tomatoes, grilled asparagus, and shaved Parmesan cheese.
Drizzle the lemon chive vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately as a fresh, flavorful side dish or light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
166 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.7 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.9 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 6 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 415 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.9 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.5 g | ||
| Protein | 6.5 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 129 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 472 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
