Asparagus Grapefruit Green Salad Recipe

This asparagus grapefruit green salad recipe is so healthy and delicious, I just had to share it with you. Whenever I overindulge over a weekend, I like to realign myself by focusing more on veggies.

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Healthy Salad Combinations

The sky is the limit when it comes to salad combinations and this one is an excellent choice. The salad I made yesterday is loaded with asparagus, cucumber, avocado, green onions, baby romaine, and grapefruit.

If you’re craving veggies, a big salad like this one is sure to satisfy. Even for a lazy cook like me, it takes no time at all to slice and chop up a tasty salad.

It’s a little more effort to blanch the asparagus, but preserving that beautiful green color is worth the time it takes to boil a pot of water.

Asparagus Grapefruit Green Salad Recipe

• package of baby Romaine
• bundle of fresh asparagus
• 1 cup grapefruit sections
• 1/2 cup sliced green onions
• 1/2 cup peeled and sliced English or Japanese cucumber
• 1 large sliced avocado
• 1/4 cup goat cheese crumbles (optional)
• croutons (optional)
• salt and pepper (optional)
• homemade balsamic vinaigrette (see below)

Remove tough ends of the asparagus and slice into bite size pieces. Blanch in boiling water for 30 to 45 seconds, then remove asparagus to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and cool.

Peel one grapefruit, then carefully cut and remove the sections. Reserve sections in a bowl.

Once you prepare the rest of your fresh produce ingredients, combine in a large salad bowl with the baby Romaine, asparagus and grapefruit. Top with goat cheese crumbles, croutons and your favorite vinaigrette.

Asparagus Grapefruit Green Salad Recipe Notes

Of course you can change up this recipe anyway you like, but it’s fun to have a starting point with a little inspiration.

For example, if you’re not a fan of goat cheese, substitute it with grated parmesan or Romano cheese.

You can also pick whatever salad greens you like best. I was so happy the other day when I found baby Romaine at the store, and that was my inspiration for creating a beautiful and delicious salad to share with you.

You will find this salad bowl is similar to mine and these salad tongs are so handy.

Here’s my homemade balsamic vinaigrette recipe for you to try.

HOMEMADE BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE RECIPE

• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup aged balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• juice from 1/2 a lemon (optional)
• pinch of salt and course black pepper

Combine all ingredients in a jar with a lid. Seal tightly and shake to combine. Of course you can also use a bowl and whisk, but I think using a jar is a lot easier.

This vinaigrette recipe makes more than you’ll need for one salad, so store the remaining amount in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Here’s another healthy recipe post to check out, Green Salad With Roasted Brussels Sprouts. It’s always a big hit!

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So are you hungry for salad yet? I just can’t get enough fresh produce this time of year, and I love how much better I feel when I eat lighter meals. Let’s see what kind of green salad you can come up with, and be sure to share your favorites in comments.

You know I always love hearing from you!

Cheers!

ASPARAGUS GRAPEFRUIT GREEN SALAD RECIPE

A fresh salad with asparagus, cucumber, avocado, green onions, baby romaine, and grapefruit.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

5 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  

• package of baby Romaine
• bundle of fresh asparagus
• 1 cup grapefruit sections
• 1/2 cup sliced green onions
• 1/2 cup peeled and sliced English or Japanese cucumber
• 1 large sliced avocado
• 1/4 cup goat cheese crumbles optional
• croutons optional

Instructions

 

• Remove tough ends of the asparagus and slice into bite size pieces. Blanch in boiling water for 30 to 45 seconds, then remove asparagus to a bowl of ice water to cool.
• Peel one grapefruit, then carefully cut and remove the sections. Reserve sections in a bowl.
• Once you prepare the rest of your fresh produce ingredients, combine in a large salad bowl with the baby Romaine, asparagus and grapefruit. Top with goat cheese crumbles, croutons and your favorite vinaigrette.

Notes

Of course you can change up this recipe anyway you like, but it's fun to have a little inspiration. The whole reason why I love sharing recipes is to motivate you to try something new and different.  

For example, if you're not a fan of goat cheese substitute it with grated parmesan or Romano cheese.

You can also pick whatever salad greens you like best. I was lucky the day I found baby Romaine at the store because they don't carry it very often. 

HOMEMADE BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE RECIPE

• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup aged balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• juice from 1/2 a lemon (optional)
• pinch of salt and course black pepper

Combine all ingredients in a jar with a lid. Seal tightly and shake to combine. Of course you can also use a bowl and whisk, but I think using a jar is a lot easier.

This vinaigrette recipe makes more than you'll need for one salad, so store the remaining amount in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

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