Cherry, Asparagus and Corn Salad
Unexpected but full of delicious flavors and textures, you will love this unique salad.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 162kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds asparagus hard ends taken away
- 2 ears of corn
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus extra for coating the griddle
- 1/2 cup cherries pitted and coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Coat the griddle (or thick-bottomed saucepan) with very little extra virgin olive oil then wipe off the excess with a kitchen paper towel.
- Over medium to high heat, grill the asparagus and the corn until they are cooked through and turn golden brown.
- Chop the asparagus coarsely then transfer them to a salad bowl.
- Hold the corn vertically then slice off the kernels in all sides with a knife. Transfer them to the salad bowl.
- Add the cherries in the salad bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix the balsamic vinegar, 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper. Adjust amounts if needed.
- Pour the dressing in the salad then mix well.
Nutrition
Serving: 2cups | Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 187mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g |
| SmartPoints (Freestyle): 6
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 6
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 6