Description
A vibrant and refreshing Greek salad featuring charred asparagus, crunchy cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
- 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Toss the trimmed asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Grill the asparagus for 5-7 minutes until charred and tender.
- Combine cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives, and feta in a large bowl.
- Chop charred asparagus into bite-sized pieces and fold into the salad.
- Toss gently and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve immediately or chill before serving.
Notes
Add feta and olives just before serving to maintain their freshness. Consider roasted chickpeas for added texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Greek salad, charred asparagus, vegetarian salad, Mediterranean recipes, fresh vegetables