Blueberry And Grilled Asparagus Salad
This vibrant salad is a celebration of summer flavors, featuring tender asparagus, juicy blueberries, creamy goat cheese, and fresh basil. Grilled to perfection, the asparagus adds a delightful smoky char to the dish, while the homemade vinaigrette ties all the ingredients together with its zesty, tangy notes. Served on a bed of crisp lettuce and sweet corn, this salad is a perfect balance of textures and tastes, making it a refreshing and satisfying dish for any occasion.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus (about ½ pound), ends trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pint Blueberries
- 4 tablespoons crumbled Goat cheese
- 1 handful small basil leaves
- 3 cups farmers market lettuce
- Corn, cut from the cob in chunks
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 1/4 cup champagne vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Heat a BBQ or indoor grill over medium high heat. Drizzle the asparagus with the olive oil and transfer to the heated grill. Grill for 4-5 minutes until there are grill marks on all sides. Remove from the grill, season with salt and pepper, and set aside to cool. Once cooled, cut the grilled asparagus into 1 inch pieces.
- In a large bowl, toss together the blueberries, goat cheese, basil leaves, lettuce and corn. Add the grilled asparagus pieces and then drizzle with the vinaigrette (recipe below) and toss to combine. Serve immediately.
- Reserve extra vinaigrette for another use.
- Combine all the ingredients except the olive oil in a medium bowl and whisk together. Once combined, stream in the olive oil and continue to whisk until the vinaigrette comes together. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
Nutrition
- Calories: 447 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 33 g
- Protein Content: 7 g
- Fat Content: 34 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 6 g
- Cholesterol Content: 6 mg
- Sodium Content: 403 mg
- Fiber Content: 6 g
- Sugar Content: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content: 27 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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