How I made it 28 years without putting blueberries in my salad, I'm not sure. So I'm making up for lost time and devouring this Blueberry and Grilled Asparagus Salad on a daily basis!
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Why I Love This Recipe
It all started because I have a tendency to come home from the farmers market with enough produce to feed a small army. I thought this would slow down a bit now that I'm without a car, but apparently I like to make life difficult and ride my bike home, uphill, 4 miles, with 10 bags hanging off of me and my bike. Clearly, I have issues.
But when good things come from these treacherous bike rides like this Blueberry and Grilled Asparagus Salad, I really can't complain. Loaded with grilled asparagus, plump blueberries, goat cheese, fresh corn cut from the cob and a champagne vinaigrette, this salad screams summer! All you need is a glass of prosecco and you're golden!
Ingredients & Substitutions
For the Salad
- Asparagus
- Olive Oil
- Blueberries
- Goat Cheese
- Basil Leaves
- Lettuce
- Corn
For the Champagne vinaigrette
- Garlic
- Dijon Mustard
- Champagne Vinegar
- Lemon Juice
- Honey
- Red Pepper Flakes
- Salt
- Black Pepper freshly ground
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
*For a full list of ingredients and instructions please see recipe card below.
How to Make Blueberry and Grilled Asparagus Salad
Step 1: Heat a BBQ or indoor grill over medium high heat. Drizzle the asparagus with the olive oil and transfer to the heated grill. Grill for 4-5 minutes until there are grill marks on all sides.
Step 2: Remove from the grill, season with salt and pepper, and set aside to cool. Once cooled, cut the grilled asparagus into 1 inch pieces.
Step 3: In a large bowl, toss together the blueberries, goat cheese, basil leaves, lettuce and corn.
Step 4: Add the grilled asparagus pieces and then drizzle with the vinaigrette (recipe below) and toss to combine. Serve immediately.
Step 5: Combine all the ingredients except the olive oil in a medium bowl and whisk together. Once combined, stream in the olive oil and continue to whisk until the vinaigrette comes together. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
How to Store Blueberry and Grilled Asparagus Salad
You can reserve extra vinaigrette, store it in the fridge and use it for upto a week. While you can prep ahead by grilling the asparagus, recommend assembling this fresh when you are ready to eat.
Tips & Tricks
The easiest way to trim asparagus is to hold it between your hands and give it a gentle bend. You'll see exactly where to snap off the woody end.
FAQs
Can I add strawberries?
Yes! You can add another berry if you like it better.
Don't have champagne vinegar on hand, what can I use?
You can use white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
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Blueberry and Grilled Asparagus Salad
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 bunch asparagus about ½ pound, ends trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pint Blueberries
- 4 tablespoons crumbled Goat cheese
- 1 handful small basil leaves
- 3 cups farmers market lettuce
- Corn cut from the cob in chunks
For the Champagne vinaigrette
- 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- ¼ cup champagne vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Heat a BBQ or indoor grill over medium high heat. Drizzle the asparagus with the olive oil and transfer to the heated grill. Grill for 4-5 minutes until there are grill marks on all sides. Remove from the grill, season with salt and pepper, and set aside to cool. Once cooled, cut the grilled asparagus into 1 inch pieces.
- In a large bowl, toss together the blueberries, goat cheese, basil leaves, lettuce and corn. Add the grilled asparagus pieces and then drizzle with the vinaigrette (recipe below) and toss to combine. Serve immediately.
- Reserve extra vinaigrette for another use.
- Combine all the ingredients except the olive oil in a medium bowl and whisk together. Once combined, stream in the olive oil and continue to whisk until the vinaigrette comes together. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Photo Credit: Matt Armendariz
Food Styling Credit: Adam Pearson
Such a gorgeous salad! I love grilled asparagus.
I love asparagus! When it comes to fruit I usually combine them with grilled peaches, but blueberries…have to try it too!
Corn and blueberries are seriously one of the most perfect flavour combos for summer! Love it!
This salad look fabulous, Gaby, and must have been an absolute blast to photograph.
Blueberries and asparagus with a Champagne vinaigrette, now this is the best sounding salad I've seen in ages! Pinned 🙂 Gorgeous image, too!
haha, aren't they the best in salads?! This recipe is awesome - love that dressing!
Because of you I am now putting peaches in my salads- now I will be adding blueberries!! This looks beautiful and delicious!!
Oh goodness, I wish my salads looked more like this! Blueberries with asparagus and goat cheese--I'm so sold 🙂
Perfect summer salad! Want!!!
Nice summer salad and love the use of the red pepper flakes!
Holy gorgeousness!
I'm in love with summer salads this month. Love seeing what others do with market produce.
I love blueberries in salad! This one looks great!
we were clearing on the same wavelength today with our salads!