Cucumber And Grilled Asparagus Very Green Salad

Name: Cucumber And Grilled Asparagus Very Green Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 English cucumber, chopped; 2 Bunches asparagus spears; 1/2 cup Green Onions, thinly sliced, including green parts; 1 cup Seedless Green Grapes; 2 Avacados, peeled and chopped; 2 Medium Jalapeno Peppers, finely diced; 1/4 cup plus 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 3 tablespoons Frresh Cilantro, chopped; Juice and zest of 2 limes, (Use 3 if they are small); 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt; 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper; 4 Large Bibb Lettuce Leaves, rinsed and patted dry; 4 Large Pansy Blossoms (Optional)

Servings: persons

1 English cucumber, chopped
2 Bunches asparagus spears
1/2 cup Green Onions, thinly sliced, including green parts
1 cup Seedless Green Grapes
2 Avacados, peeled and chopped
2 Medium Jalapeno Peppers, finely diced
1/4 cup plus 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 tablespoons Frresh Cilantro, chopped
Juice and zest of 2 limes, (Use 3 if they are small)
1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
4 Large Bibb Lettuce Leaves, rinsed and patted dry
4 Large Pansy Blossoms (Optional)

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["Preheat grill to very hot.", "Clean and trim asparagus spears.", "Bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Add asparagus and blanch for 1 minute. Remove asparagus from boiling water with tongs and plunge into a bowl of ice water. When cool, remove from ice water and blot dry with a paper towel. Place on a plate.", "Drizzle asparagus spears with 1/4 cup olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Turn to coat evenly.", "Place asparagus spears on a preheated, clean grill over high heat. Make sure to place the spears perpendicular to the grill grates so they don't fall through. Grill about 3-5 minutes. Using tongs, keep turning the asparagus spears until they are lightly charred in spots. Transfer to a cutting board and cut into 1"" pieces.", "In a medium salad bowl, add asparagus, grapes, green onions, Jalapeno pepper, cucumber, and avocado. Add remaining 2 Tbsp. olive oil, limejuice and lime zest. Add cilantro and additional salt and pepper to taste. Toss together and mound on top of Bibb lettuce leaves. Garnish with Pansy blossoms.", "Serve immediately.", "If you prefer NOT to grill the asparagus, skip steps 4 & 5. Cut asparagus into 1"" pieces and continue to step 6"]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 English cucumber, chopped, 2 Bunches asparagus spears, 1/2 cup Green Onions, thinly sliced, including green parts, 1 cup Seedless Green Grapes, and more.

Yes, Cucumber And Grilled Asparagus Very Green Salad 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.

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