Description
This Grilled Asparagus & Zucchini Salad is packed with fresh flavors and simple ingredients. Perfect for a quick, healthy meal that even veggie haters will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb asparagus, ends trimmed
- 2 medium zucchini, ends trimmed, cut in half lengthwise and cut into spears
- drizzle of olive oil, for tossing
- kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- kosher salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 cups chopped butter lettuce
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped pistachios
- 1/4 cup chopped dill
- 1/4 cup chopped basil
- lemon zest, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine asparagus and zucchini. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper; toss until evenly coated.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Place the vegetables on the grill, with the zucchini cut side down. Grill asparagus for 6 to 8 minutes until charred but bright green, flipping once. Grill zucchini for 3 to 4 minutes per side until tender with nice grill marks.
- Transfer grilled vegetables to a cutting board and allow them to cool to room temperature. Cut into 1-inch pieces.
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, minced shallot, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- In a large serving bowl, mix together chopped lettuce, grilled asparagus, zucchini, green onions, feta cheese, pistachios, dill, and basil. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Garnish with lemon zest before serving.
Notes
Feel free to add your favorite herbs or nuts for extra flavor.
This salad can be prepared ahead of time; just add the dressing before serving to keep it fresh.
Substitute feta cheese with goat cheese for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg