Description
A fresh and vibrant grilled asparagus salad tossed with bright lemon juice, creamy feta, and crisp vegetables, perfect as a light meal or flavorful side dish.
Ingredients
- Fresh asparagus: 450 g, trimmed
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Fresh lemon juice: 2 tablespoons
- Lemon zest: 1 teaspoon
- Feta cheese: 100 g, crumbled
- Cherry tomatoes: 150 g, halved
- Red onion: 30 g, thinly sliced
- Salt: 0.5 teaspoon
- Black pepper: 0.25 teaspoon, freshly ground
Instructions
- Toss the trimmed asparagus with olive oil until evenly coated.
- Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat.
- Grill the asparagus for 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender with light char marks.
- Remove from the grill, let cool slightly, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Add lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper, then toss gently to combine.
- Finish by sprinkling crumbled feta over the salad just before serving.
Notes
- Grill the asparagus just until tender to keep it vibrant and slightly crisp.
- Add the feta at the end to maintain its creamy texture.
- Taste and adjust lemon juice or salt before serving for perfect balance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: grilled asparagus salad, lemon feta salad, asparagus side dish, healthy vegetarian salad