Asparagus is one of the first vegetables to poke its head up in our spring vegetable gardens. This tall, slender vegetable packs a nutritional punch. It’s fiber-rich, full of antioxidants, including vitamin C, and is rich in vitamin A, folate and vitamin K. This versatile recipe can be part of your heart-healthy eating habits. No spinach available in your kitchen? Switch it out for your favorite greens and add other vegetables such as radishes, tomatoes or cucumbers to add more color and crunch to this salad.
PREP TIME
10 Min
COOK TIME
5 Min
SERVINGS
6
DIFFICULTY
Easy
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 12 fresh asparagus spears
- 6 cups fresh spinach or your favorite green
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon seasoned slivered almonds
Directions
- Preheat an outdoor grill for low heat, and lightly oil the grate.
- Combine oil and lemon juice in a baking dish. Add asparagus and roll until coated.
- Grill asparagus on the preheated grill, turning at least once and brushing with remaining oil-lemon juice mixture, until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from the grill and place back into the baking dish. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine spinach, parmesan and almonds in a large bowl. Add asparagus along with any oil-lemon juice mixture from the dish. Toss to blend and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6 | Calories: 110 | Total fat: 10g | Saturated fat: 2g | Sodium: 50mg | Total carbohydrate: 3g | Fiber 2g
Recipe shared by Michelle Eaton, MS, Registered Dietitian, ThedaCare. Recipe compliments of allrecipes.com.
