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Lemon, Pepper, and Asparagus Salad

Spring has finally sprung here in Cincinnati. And with the addition of a shiney new grill to our family, we’ve been opting for easy-peasey meals which include grilled meat and a pile of fresh vegetables. For maximum ease of meal prepping, we just grill the veggies, but sometimes I like to prepare them in other ways.

Lemon Pepper Asparagus Salad

Lemon, pepper, and asparagus salad is one of those ways. This salad really highlights the fresh in-season asparagus. Since it cooked for a few minutes on the stovetop, it keeps a nice crunch and vibrant color.

The lemon juice and freshly ground pepper just enhance those flavors. I threw in some heirloom cherry tomatoes to add some color and texture to the dish. You could make it with or without the tomatoes.

Lemon Pepper Asparagus Salad

One note about fresh tomatoes. I ALWAYS season them with coursely ground sea salt and freshly ground pepper. No matter what I’m doing with them, they always get seasoned. And don’t be afraid to use some salt on tomatoes. I remember watching an episode of Barefoot Contessa years ago where she talked about how the flavor of a tomato can really be enhanced by some salt, and how it’s hard to over-salt a tomato. I took those words to heart and firmly agree with her.

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Lemon Pepper Asparagus Salad

Yield: Serves 4-6

Ingredients:

1 bunch asparagus (rinsed)
zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
2 tsp pepper
1 tsp salt
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
bowl of ice water (for blanching)

Directions:

Chop the asparagus into small pieces.

Put the asparagus and a splash of water in a pot on the stove top. Cover with a lid and cook on medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, until asparagus turn bright green. Turn off the heat and transfer the asparagus to the ice bath.

Allow to sit in the ice water for a couple of minutes. Drain and transfer to a mixing bowl.

Add the oil, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and tomatoes and stir well. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Garnish with extra lemon zest if desired.

Recipe from Keep It Simple Foods

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    Pam — November 18, 2010 at 3:22 pm

    These look great – I did a pumpkin lasagna a while ago and loved it so I know these have to be amazing!

    Pam @ From Apples to Zucchini

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    Kris @ everywhereorange.com — November 18, 2010 at 3:27 pm

    the rolls are so cute!!! they look delicious!

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    Lauren — November 18, 2010 at 5:01 pm

    I have been bookmarking all of your butternut squash recipes, but this one is going to the top of the list! The goat cheese is the perfect flavor accompaniment.

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    Megan — November 18, 2010 at 5:37 pm

    Yay! Another recipe to add to my to-make list. It’s great that you can freeze this because my fiance doesn’t like butternut squash. I can make the whole thing for myself and take it for lunches!

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    Nutmeg Nanny — November 18, 2010 at 5:38 pm

    So delicious! I’m loving this week long butternut squash event…so many tasty recipes!

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    We Are Not Martha — November 18, 2010 at 5:53 pm

    Awesome and delicious-looking idea! I love lasagna that’s different from the typical and butternut squash is perfect!

    Sues

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    Megan — November 18, 2010 at 8:28 pm

    I’ve never though of squash rolled up in lasagna noodles–love the idea!!

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    tobias kocht! — November 19, 2010 at 10:52 am

    Delicious use of the squash. I love this lasagna rolls.

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    oneordinaryday — November 19, 2010 at 1:03 pm

    I like lasagna rolls too – so much more fun than a traditional lasagna. I like the simplicity of this recipe too. Sounds delicious. I’d love to see you improve Martha’s butternut mac and cheese!!

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    Fun and Fearless in Beantown — November 19, 2010 at 3:51 pm

    These lasagna rolls look ADORABLE! I love the idea of a freezer meal party!

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    Shannon — November 19, 2010 at 10:40 pm

    what a fabulous idea for freezer meals! and these sound DELISH 🙂

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    Cara — November 23, 2010 at 1:44 pm

    I made these again a few weeks ago – I almost forgot how delicious they are! I love that you subbed in the Greek yogurt and goat cheese, mmm 🙂

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    Jill — January 27, 2013 at 9:52 am

    I’m making a meatless alternative with a spinach bechamel sauce… Although I do love bacon…

    • beantownbaker — January 27th, 2013 @ 4:08 pm

      That sounds delicious. Let me know how it turns out!

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    Theresa — November 7, 2013 at 6:01 pm

    Do you have any idea of the calorie count in these? They look phenomenal!

    • beantownbaker — November 7th, 2013 @ 7:31 pm

      Sorry I don’t calculate nutritional information for my recipes. There are some online tools that you can use to do so yourself if you’re interested.

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