Grilled asparagus tossed warm with cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta, red onion, and a dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh dill. Charred, vibrant, and spring-bright.
Grilled asparagus, cherry tomatoes, feta, and fresh dill in a lemon dressing. It tastes like spring on a Greek island (I’ve been!. One bunch of asparagus, trimmed and tossed with olive oil, grilled for about five minutes until charred and tender. Tossed warm with halved cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta, thinly sliced red onion, and a dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and chopped fresh dill. It’s soooooooo easy and so good.
Dress the asparagus while it is still warm from the grill. Warm spears absorb the lemon dressing better than cold ones. The feta softens on contact. The tomatoes stay raw and burst with juice when you bite them.
Tips for Making Greek-style Grilled Asparagus Salad with Tomatoes and Feta
Grill until charred but still firm
Five minutes over medium-high heat, turning occasionally. The asparagus should have dark spots and be tender when pierced but not limp.
Over-grilled asparagus is mushy and falls apart when tossed with the other ingredients.
Dress while warm
Toss the grilled asparagus with the tomatoes, feta, onion, and dressing while the asparagus is still warm. Warm vegetables absorb dressing and the flavours meld faster.
Serve immediately or at room temperature. This salad does not improve by sitting.
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Greek-style Grilled Asparagus Salad with Tomatoes and Feta
Total Time: 18 minutes
Yield: Serves 4
Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This asparagus salad is quick to make, visually beautiful, and fabulously delicious. Enjoy it as a side dish or as a light meal with some good crusty bread.
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Toss the asparagus with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the asparagus for about 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender and slightly charred.
- In a large bowl, combine the grilled asparagus, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, and dill.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately as a side dish or with crusty bread for a light meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a grill pan?
Yes. A cast iron grill pan over high heat works well. The grill marks will not be as even as an outdoor grill but the char flavour is similar.
What kind of feta?
Greek feta in brine is the saltiest and creamiest. It crumbles easily over the warm asparagus. Bulgarian or French feta is milder.
Can I add grains?
Cooked quinoa or couscous under the salad turns it into a main course. The lemon-dill dressing works on grains as well as it does on vegetables.
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