Spring is Asparagus season and I love the thin, fresh spears of local asparagus! A few years ago I got turned on to grilling asparagus and I have not boiled or steamed it since!
Asparagus is full of nutrients coupled with the mango, lime and mint and you have a delicious grilled salad that is so good for you and very easy to make.
Grilled Asparagus, Mango, Lime With Mint
Makes 4
Prep time: 5 minutes
Total time: 15 min.
1 bunch Asparagus washed and trimmed
1 mango slice both halves from the seed
1 tbsp. (15ml) lime zest
1 tbsp. (15ml) lime juice
½ lime quartered
1 tbsp.(15ml) Compliments Mint, chopped
1 tbsp. (15ml) Compliments Pure Olive Oil
- Pre hear BBQ Grill. Toss all ingredients in a bowl and place asparagus, mango and lime on the grill, turning often to avoid burning. After 5 minutes remove from grill toss back into the bowl and divide onto 4 plates.
Nutritional Analysis per Serving:
Energy: 150 kcal
Protein: 4 g
Fat: 5 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Carbohydrates: 27 g
Fibre: 5 g
Sodium: 3 mg
Potassium: 570 mg
I hope that you will love this salad and this method of cooking Asparagus. You can cook it on a tray under the broiler if you do not have access to a BBQ Grill.
Regards,
Chef Ian
