Description
A vibrant salad bursting with the freshness of grilled asparagus, sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil, ideal for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound asparagus (ends trimmed)
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 ounces cherry tomatoes
- 4 ounces mozzarella (small recommended)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Toss trimmed asparagus with the oil, salt, and pepper.
- Grill for 2-3 minutes per side until tender and lightly charred.
- Remove and let cool slightly.
- OPTIONAL: In a grill basket or on foil, toss cherry tomatoes with remaining olive oil.
- Grill for 3-5 minutes, shaking occasionally, until softened and blistered.
- Cut asparagus into bite-sized pieces and combine with halved tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil in a large bowl.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette, toss gently, and serve immediately.
- Make the Balsamic Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and extra virgin olive oil until well blended.
Notes
For a vegan option, omit the mozzarella or substitute with vegan cheese. Use alternatives for honey to make it suitable for diabetics.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 16mg