Asparagus Salad
Grilled asparagus and fresh spinach come together in a bright lemon and olive oil dressing, with grated Parmesan and seasoned slivered almonds adding salty richness and crunch. Quick to prepare, this fresh salad makes a lovely addition to a summer meal or light lunch.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Asparagus Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 41
- Heart Health
- 83
- Metabolic
- 47
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat an outdoor grill for low heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 2
Combine oil and lemon juice in a baking dish. Add asparagus and roll until coated.
- 3
Grill asparagus on the preheated grill, turning at least once and brushing with the remaining oil and lemon juice mixture, until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from the grill, return to the baking dish, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- 4
Combine spinach, Parmesan, and almonds in a large bowl. Add asparagus along with any oil and lemon juice mixture from the dish. Toss to combine and serve immediately.
- Calories 199.13 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 8.09 g Moderate 16%
- Carbohydrate 19.49 g 7%
- Total Fat 10.54 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 1.91 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 3.95 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 433.6 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 6.45 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 10.73 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 276.57 mg Good Source 21%
- Iron 5.38 mg Good Source 30%
- Potassium 912.5 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 1138.64 mcg Good Source 127%
- Vitamin C 31.72 mg Good Source 35%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Asparagus Salad is an American side dish recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 15 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Asparagus, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Lemon Juice, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 199.13 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Asparagus Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for side dish or salad.
- What is Asparagus Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Asparagus, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Lemon Juice, Olive Oil, Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Asparagus Salad?
- About 15 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 199.13 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Asparagus Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Asparagus Salad healthy?
- Asparagus Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 199.13 calories and 8.09 g of protein, or 16% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 433.6 mg (19% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.91 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Tree Nuts and Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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