Asparagus Salad
Asparagus Salad pairs lightly grilled spears with fresh spinach for a bright, lemon-forward bite accented by nutty Parmesan and crunchy seasoned almonds. The warm vegetables gently wilt the greens, creating a lively mix of textures and a clean, citrus finish. Ideal for a summer cookout side or a quick vegetarian lunch.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat an outdoor grill to low heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 2
Mix oil and lemon juice in a baking dish. Add the asparagus and roll it around until coated.
- 3
Grill the asparagus on the preheated grill, turning at least once and brushing with the remaining oil–lemon juice mixture, until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from the grill and return it to the baking dish. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
- 4
Combine the spinach, Parmesan, and almonds in a large bowl. Add the asparagus along with any oil–lemon juice mixture from the dish. Toss to combine and serve right away.
- Calories 188.96 kcal Moderate
- Protein 7.24 g Moderate
- Carbs 19.48 g Moderate
- Total Fat 9.98 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.65 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 1.81 mg Low Source
- Sodium 419.71 mg Moderate
- Fiber 6.47 g Good Source
- Sugar 10.73 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 246.32 mg Moderate
- Iron 5.38 mg Good Source
- Potassium 912.47 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 2212.01 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 31.73 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Asparagus Salad is an American side dish recipe made with 6 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 188.96 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Asparagus Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 6 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, Slivered Almonds. The full list of 6 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 188.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Asparagus Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 4 steps.
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