Grilled Asparagus Salad
Hearty grilled asparagus and charred onions tossed with fresh tomatoes and cucumber make a smoky, juicy-sweet addition to any BBQ. Toss with balsamic vinaigrette and sprinkle with pine nuts, and yoru asparagus salad is ready in 20 minutes!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
Grilled Asparagus Salad
- 2 lbs North Bay asparagus ends trimmed
- 1 large red onion sliced thick
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 2 medly grape tomatoes cut into halves
- 1 large cucumber cut into ¼ inch slices and then sliced in half
- ⅓ cup freshly grated parmesan
- large handful fresh basil
- ⅓ cup pine nuts
Balsamic Vinaigrette
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1½ teaspoons honey
- 1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
Instructions
Balsamic Vinaigrette
- In a medium bowl or jar, whisk together all of your vinaigrette ingredients. Refrigerate utnil ready to serve.
Grill Asparagus
- Toss the North Bay asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spray avocado oil over your grilling surface and heat your grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the asparagus until charred, about 5-6 minutes on each side. Remove from the grill and let it cool.
- On the same preheated grill, add the sliced onion and grill until charred, about 1-2 minutes on each side.
- Once your grilled asparagus and onions are cooled, chop them into large bite-sized pieces.
Assemble Your Asparagus Salad
- In a large serving bowl, combine grilled asparagus, onions, tomatoes, cucumber, parmesan, and fresh basil.
- Drizzle your salad with balsamic vinaigrette, toss until coated, sprinkle with pine nuts, and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 111mg | Potassium: 478mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1273IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 4mg