Grilled Asparagus over Greens for 2 Recipe

Name: Grilled Asparagus over Greens for 2
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 -8 asparagus spears, roasted; 4 cups little gem lettuce (sucrine); ½ cup cottage cheese, drained; 2 tablespoons roasted pistachios; 6 stuffed pimento-stuffed green olives; 12 small cucumber, peeled and diced very small; ¼ cup plain yogurt, drained; 2 tablespoons sour cream; 1 teaspoon fresh dill, minced; salt; white pepper, to taste; milk or buttermilk, for thinning; fresh dill sprig

Servings: persons

6 -8 asparagus spears, roasted
4 cups little gem lettuce (sucrine)
½ cup cottage cheese, drained
2 tablespoons roasted pistachios
6 stuffed pimento-stuffed green olives
12 small cucumber, peeled and diced very small
¼ cup plain yogurt, drained
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon fresh dill, minced
salt
white pepper, to taste
milk or buttermilk, for thinning
fresh dill sprig

1
Prepare the dressing: Place the diced cucumber in a bowl and sprinkle with salt; stir.
2
Set the the cucumber in a colander placed over the bowl and set aside to drain; about 30 minutes.
3
Rinse to remove salt and drain again.
4
Place the remaining salad dressing ingredients in a bowl and stir in the cucumbers to mix well.
5
Cover and chill under ready to serve.
6
Prepare the asparagus: Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
7
Lightly drizzle asparagus spears with olive oil and roast for 8 minutes.
8
Set aside to cool.
9
Arrange the lettuce on two chilled salad plates.
10
Top each serving with cottage cheese, asparagus spears, green olives and the roasted pistachios.
11
Spoon dressing over each serving.
12
Garnish with fresh dill sprigs if desired.

144

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 6 -8 asparagus spears, roasted, 4 cups little gem lettuce (sucrine), ½ cup cottage cheese, drained, 2 tablespoons roasted pistachios, and more.

Yes, Grilled Asparagus over Greens for 2 falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Grilled Asparagus over Greens for 2

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Variations & substitutions

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