Best 2 Asparagus Greek Salad Recipes

Asparagus Greek salad is a fresh and flavorful dish that combines the best of both worlds. With its crisp asparagus, tangy feta cheese, juicy tomatoes and refreshing dressing, it's a perfect salad for a light lunch or dinner. It can be enjoyed as a main course or as a side dish, and it's also a great way to use up leftover asparagus. If you're looking for a healthy and delicious salad recipe, asparagus Greek salad is definitely worth trying.

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GREEK ASPARAGUS SALAD

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Asparagus is one of my favorite spring vegetables, but my family gets bored with it. So I developed a tasty variation of my favorite beet salad using asparagus instead. My husband gave this yummy asparagus salad rave reviews. -Kriss Erickson, Everett, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 whole garlic bulb
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and halved
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup pitted Greek olives
1/4 cup reduced-fat balsamic vinaigrette
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut top off of garlic bulb. Brush with 1 teaspoon oil. Wrap bulb in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until garlic is softened. Cool for 10 minutes., Meanwhile, place asparagus on a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with remaining oil; toss to coat. Bake at 425° for 20-25 minutes or until tender, turning once., Squeeze softened garlic into a small bowl; mash slightly. Stir in the asparagus, onion, olives and vinaigrette; toss to coat. Sprinkle with feta before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 328mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ASPARAGUS GREEK SALAD

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Super easy when the asparagus is fresh :)

Provided by Sharon Morris

Categories Vegetables

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 lb asparagus, fresh
4 oz crumbled feta
8 oz jar of kalamata olives
3 oz sun-dried tomato salad dressing (ken's)

Steps:

1. Steam asparagus to liking. (I like mine still crunchy)
2. Place cooked asparagus into a flat oval bowl (or small platter) Sprinkle salad dressing over asparagus.
3. Sprinkle crumbled feta over all. Surround with a ring of olives. Serve cold.

Tips:

Choose fresh, crisp asparagus: Look for spears that are bright green and have tightly closed tips. Avoid spears that are limp or have brown spots.
Trim the asparagus: Snap off the woody ends of the asparagus spears. You can also use a sharp knife to cut off the ends.
Blanch the asparagus: Blanching the asparagus will help to preserve its color and crispness. To blanch the asparagus, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the asparagus is bright green and tender. Immediately remove the asparagus from the boiling water and place it in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
Prepare the other salad ingredients: While the asparagus is blanching, you can prepare the other salad ingredients. Wash and chop the tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion. Crumble the feta cheese.
Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Taste the dressing and adjust the seasonings as needed.
Assemble the salad: To assemble the salad, place the blanched asparagus, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and feta cheese in a large bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Conclusion:

Asparagus Greek salad is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. If you are looking for a healthy and delicious salad to try, I highly recommend this asparagus Greek salad.