Description
This vibrant asparagus salad is a perfect side dish or light meal. It combines fresh, tender asparagus with a zesty lemon vinaigrette and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for a delicious and healthy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Grill or roast the asparagus for 8-10 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange the asparagus on a serving platter.
- Drizzle with the lemon vinaigrette and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add a tablespoon of toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds.
- If you don’t have a grill or oven, you can also blanch the asparagus in boiling water for 3-4 minutes, then immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling/Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Protein: 4g
