Grilled asparagus salad

Delicious grilled asparagus salad with fresh ingredients and zesty dressing, a perfect blend of flavors to elevate your culinary experience.

Ingredients:

• 450g asparagus
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
• Salt
• Freshly ground pepper
• 4 lightly packed cups mesclun
• 1 seedless cucumber, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
• 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped (90g)
• 230g sharp white cheddar, cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon grainy mustard
• 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon
• 3 cups pita chips

Instructions:

1. Start the grill or heat up a grill pan. Apply oil on the asparagus and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill over high heat, flipping occasionally, until soft, for around 5 minutes. Allow to cool, then slice the asparagus into 1-inch pieces.
2. In a big bowl, mix the mesclun with the grilled asparagus, cucumber, tomatoes, chickpeas, olives, and cheese.
3. In a separate container, blend the orange juice, lemon juice, vinegar, both types of mustards, and a bit of salt and pepper. Slowly mix in the 1/2 cup of oil until well combined; include the tarragon. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and mix well. Decorate with pita chips and serve.

Summary:

• Calories: 2856 kcal
• Fat: 202 g
• Protein: 97 g
• Carbs: 191 g
• Potassium: 2903 mg
• Magnesium: 385 mg