Grilled Asparagus Salad Recipe

Name: Grilled Asparagus Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound asparagus; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing; Salt; Freshly ground pepper; 4 lightly packed cups mesclun; 1 seedless cucumber, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved; 1 cup drained and rinsed canned chickpeas; 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped (3 ounces); 8 ounces sharp white cheddar, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon grainy mustard; 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon; 3 cups pita chips

Servings: persons

1 pound asparagus
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
4 lightly packed cups mesclun
1 seedless cucumber, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped (3 ounces)
8 ounces sharp white cheddar, cut into 1/4-inch dice
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon grainy mustard
1 tablespoon chopped tarragon
3 cups pita chips

1
Light a grill or preheat a grill pan.
2
Brush the asparagus with oil and season with salt and pepper.
3
Grill over high heat, turning, until tender, about 5 minutes.
4
Let cool, then cut the asparagus into 1-inch pieces.
5
In a large bowl, toss the mesclun with the grilled asparagus, cucumber, tomatoes, chickpeas, olives and cheese.
6
In a bowl, whisk the orange juice, lemon juice, vinegar, both mustards and a pinch of salt and pepper.
7
Gradually whisk in the 1/2 cup of oil until emulsified; add the tarragon.
8
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss.
9
Garnish with pita chips and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound asparagus, 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing, Salt, Freshly ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Grilled Asparagus 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.

Grilled Asparagus Salad

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