Serve this simple grilled asparagus salad with fresh strawberries and mozzarella with a drizzle of easy balsamic dressing with mint. It makes a deliciously refreshing light lunch.
You can never have too much asparagus when it’s in season (we have about 3 weeks of it left here in the UK) and today I am sharing a truly summery recipe – grilled asparagus salad with strawberries and mozzarella.
How to grill asparagus
Asparagus can be prepared in several ways, including steaming, roasting and frying, but for this recipe I’ve chosen to grill it using a griddle pan. Grilled asparagus is delicious and ready in only about 6 minutes. (You can use this time to prepare the other ingredients for this salad).
To prepare the asparagus snap off the woody ends (usually about 3 cm long) first. Place the asparagus tips in large bowl, season and drizzle over a bit of oil (1-2 tablespoons), then give a little shake to coat evenly. Toss the asparagus onto a preheated griddle pan, lower the heat (so it doesn’t brown too quickly) and cook for about 6 minutes stirring occasionally. You can add it to your salad straight from the griddle pan or wait for it too cool first.
The entire salad takes approximately 10-12 minutes from start to finish.
Is this grilled asparagus salad adaptable
Yes, very much so! For example, you can use more mint if you like (I used a moderate amount) or add another herb, such as basil. When it comes to making the simple balsamic dressing either honey or maple syrup are fine to use. The choice of salad leaves is also up to you. Just use your favourite.
Can I use ordinary mozzarella
The reason I used mini mozzarellas as opposed to adding chunks of mozzarella is that they just look so pretty in this asparagus strawberry salad! But if you can’t find them just chop up mozzarella into chunks (use buffalo mozzarella if you like) and scatter generously over the salad.
More asparagus recipes
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Healthy Potato Asparagus Frittata Muffins
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Check out also this collection of over 15 easy vegan salads.
Grilled Asparagus Salad with Strawberries & Mozzarella
Ingredients
- 250 g asparagus roughly chopped or left whole
- 250 g strawberries halved or quartered
- 120 g mini mozzarellas drained weight
- 3 tablespoons mint finely chopped
- Sea salt and pepper for coating the asparagus tips
For the Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus a little more for coating the asparagus I used rapeseed, plus a little more for grilling the asparagus
- 1.5 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- Serve on a bed of lettuce
Instructions
- Combine the dressing ingredients, stir and set aside.
- Snap off the woody ends from the asparagus tips (usually about 2-3 cm long), place the asparagus in a bowl, season and add 1-2 tablespoons of oil. Give a little shake to coat evenly.
- Heat up a griddle pan. Add the asparagus tips, lower the heat and cook for about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Whilst the asparagus is cooking assemble the salad. Scatter the strawberries and mozzarellas over the salad leaves. Then add the grilled asparagus tips (straight from the griddle or cooled), drizzle over the dressing and serve!
Notes
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I am sharing this grilled asparagus salad with strawberries recipe with #CookBlogShare hosted this week by Kirsty at Hijacked By Twins.
Also sharing with Meat Free Mondays, Brilliant Blog Posts, Fiesta Friday, Inspire Me Monday, Melt In Your Mouth Monday, Made By You Monday.
Hi, I am Monika, welcome to Everyday Healthy Recipes! This blog is all about creatively simple recipes with a healthy twist, old classics with a modern take, and an occasional Polish dish thrown into the mix - all easy to make, healthy and delicious, perfect for everyday cooking. 
That’s one amazing salad. Thanks for submitting it to Meat Free Monday. The roundup is live. I’ve shared it too 🙂
Thank you! I’ll be over to see it soon:)
The strawberries look like they really make this dish! Asparagus and Mozzarella are fantastically combined for sure….. but those strawberries sing summer! xx
Thank you! So glad you like the strawberries in this salad – they are my favourite ingredient too:)
I have to admit that I’ve never tries strawberries in a salad before – but I’m very very tempted to try one this week monika. This sounds so delicious with that scrummy griddled asparagus!
Angela x
Do try it Angela! It’s a very simple salad and the strawberries are super delicious with the other ingredients. It’s great to try new things, isn’t it?
I haven’t had too much asparagus in my life, so this salad would be a perfect addition. This looks delicious, Monika. Thanks for sharing and happy Fiesta Friday!
Thank you Jhuls! I think asparagus is delicious and I eat tons of it when it’s in season. Happy FF:)
This is definitely something I need in my life…the sooner the better! Happy Fiesta Friday!
Thank you! Happy FF:)
your salad looks so colourful and pretty Monica but I am not sure about eating strawberries in a savoury dish. I know it works but I just cannot bring myself to try it – I probably would if someone presented such a dish to me mind you. So, if you fancy popping over and making this for me then feel free and I will try some 😉 xx
I’d love to make it for you and convince you that strawberries are amazing in savoury dishes too! And I can be pretty convincing, I am told, so I’d probably succeed:)
Wow what a colourful salad. I could just tuck into that right now. Ive not tried Strawberries with Asparagus but it sounds and interesting combination.
Thanks Jacqui! They do taste great together, especially with the balsamic vinegar dressing.
I love it! It’s gorgeous ? I do have strawberries and in the garden!
Then you must make this salad:) You’ll like it.
Such a beautiful Summer salad!
Thank you! Glad you like it:)
Wow that is simply stunning! Seasonal, fresh and delicious ingredients x
Thank you! So glad you like this simple salad:)
Do you know Monika, I STILL haven’t tried strawberries in a savoury dish. I keep seeing recipes and say the same, “I must try” but I really must. I love asparagus season so would love this for lunch! Thank you for sharing with #CookBlogShare x
Thank you Kirsty! I am like that with some dishes, too, but if it’s something I don’t usually make I just forget about it and it never gets cooked.
Gorgeous! So pretty Def saving for later & next year when our asparagus comes up again! X
Thank you! So sorry your asparagus season has finished already:(