4.9 from 30 votes
Spinach Salad with Grilled Strawberries, Asparagus and Walnuts
A vibrant spring salad that will round out any barbecue. Perfect for backyard entertaining.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 230 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 lb hulled strawberries
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 1/2 cup walnut halves
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- fresh spinach or spring greens
Instructions
- Preheat grill to 300F. If using charcoal, pile coals on two sides of the grill, leaving the middle for indirect heat cooking.
- Place strawberries on indirect heat to begin the slow cooking. Turn them a few times, but mostly just let them slowly cook and transform over about 30 minutes.
- Trim the asparagus, leaving 3 inch tips. Skewer the tips about halfway up the stalk with a bamboo or metal skewer. You can pile on about 8 or so. Brush lightly with olive oil.
- Grill asparagus quickly over direct heat, about 3-5 minutes (grills will vary). You want to get a little charring on them, but not cook them completely. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
- Throw walnuts into a pie pan or grill pan and toast them over the grill as well. Cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic, maple syrup, salt and pepper until emulsified.
- Pile spring greens high in a large salad bowl. Arrange grilled asparagus and toasted walnuts on top.
- Just before serving, add grilled strawberries to the salad and drizzle with vinaigrette. Serve at once.
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Notes
- Pine nuts would be delicious in place of the walnuts. Slivers of red onion are also a great additional topping.
Nutrition Information
Calories
230kcal
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 230
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 230kcal | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.