Asparagus Chopped Salad With Meyer Lemon Dressing Recipe

Name: Asparagus Chopped Salad With Meyer Lemon Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Meyer Lemon Dressing; A1/4 cup freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice (or 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice); 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice; A1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoon prepared mayonnaise; 1 heaping tablespoon whole grain mustard; 2 teaspoons honey; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/4 cup olive oil; Salad; Salt and pepper; 16 spears fresh asparagus, trimmed; 5 cups mesclun or argula greens; A1/2 pint grape tomatoes, halved; 8 ounces aged white cheddar cheese, cut into A1/2-inch dice; 1 English cucumber, cut into AA1/2-inch dice; A1/2 cup pitted and coarsely chopped black olives; 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained, rinsed and drained again

Servings: persons

Meyer Lemon Dressing
A1/4 cup freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice (or 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice)
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice
A1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoon prepared mayonnaise
1 heaping tablespoon whole grain mustard
2 teaspoons honey
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
Salad
Salt and pepper
16 spears fresh asparagus, trimmed
5 cups mesclun or argula greens
A1/2 pint grape tomatoes, halved
8 ounces aged white cheddar cheese, cut into A1/2-inch dice
1 English cucumber, cut into AA1/2-inch dice
A1/2 cup pitted and coarsely chopped black olives
1 cup canned chickpeas, drained, rinsed and drained again

1
Whisk together the lemon juice, orange juice, zest, vinegar, mayonnaise, mustards, honey and salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in the oil until emulsified.
2
Heat a grill to high or a grill pan over high heat. Brush the asparagus with the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the asparagus for 3 to 5 minutes, turning once, for crisp tender. Remove and cut on the bias into 1-inch long pieces.
3
Combine the meclun, tomatoes, cheese, cucumber, olives, chickpeas, and asparagus in a large bowl. Add half of the dressing and toss well to coat, season with salt and pepper. Divide the salad among large dinner plates. Drizzle with more of the dressing and top with pita chips

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Meyer Lemon Dressing, A1/4 cup freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice (or 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice), 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice, A1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, and more.

Yes, Asparagus Chopped Salad With Meyer Lemon Dressing falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Asparagus Chopped Salad With Meyer Lemon Dressing

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