Blue Cheese & Asparagus Salad

Blue cheese is known for its distinct flavor and is often paired with fruits and nuts to create a delicious contrast in salads.

This is vegetarian, gluten free, high protein and low carb recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Blue Cheese & Asparagus Salad

Cooking Method: Boiling, Grilling Cuisine: International Courses: Appetizer, Lunch, Salad Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Spring

Ingredients

Servings

• 300 gram Asparagus
• 4 ounce Blue Cheese
• 4 cup Mixed Salad Greens
• 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
• 1 small Red Onion
• ¹⁄₂ cup Walnuts
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the grill.
2. Trim the tough ends of the asparagus and blanch them in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
3. Grill the asparagus for 3-4 minutes until tender and lightly charred.
4. In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and walnuts.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
6. Add the grilled asparagus to the salad bowl and drizzle with the dressing.
7. Crumble the blue cheese over the top.
8. Toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
9. Let the salad rest for 5 minutes before serving.
10. Serve the Blue Cheese & Asparagus Salad chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 10g4%

Sugars 4g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.