Today I share with you a beautiful and vibrant spring asparagus salad with fresh rocket, goat's cheese and pomegranate seeds. By grilling the asparagus at a high heat, it gives a lovely chargrilled flavour that soaks up the tangy lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil dressing. The peppery rocket gives a lovely crunch to each mouthful with the added burst of sweet juice from the stunning pomegranate seeds. I have added creamy goat's cheese but feta would work wonderfully also.
This salad makes a great lunch or lighter meal, plus it would also work as a side to other things such as grilled chicken. The quantities are approximate as you could easily increase or decrease components depending on your preference. I have dressed it with a lemony-basil dressing which has a nice sharpness that contrasts with the sweetness of the strawberries (if you don't like the sharpness you can add up to a teaspoon of sugar or honey to make it have less of a kick), but you could just as easily use your favorite dressing such as a French dressing or simple oil and balsamic vinegar.
A salad that makes a great lunch or lighter meal
And the result is a salad that is easy, colorful and full of lots of wonderful flavors, as well as healthy goodness. It's great for spring when all the ingredients are in season, but it would be great other times as well. In short, make it and enjoy.
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Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer is a well-seasoned nutritionist in the industry for over ten years
