Grilled Asparagus & Feta Salad

The combination of lemon, olive oil and feta really  blends well with the asparagus!  Grilling the asparagus makes it even better!  You are gonna go nuts over this salad!

Grilled Asparagus & Feta Salad

Ingredients:

1 bunch thick asparagus, about 24 spears, ends trimmed ( I couldn't find thick so I just cut down the time for grilling)

3 Tbl extra virgin olive oil, divided

1/4 tsp kosher salt

1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper

1 tsp lemon zest, from one lemon

1 Tbl freshly squeezed lemon juice, from one lemon

1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions:

Preheat grill to high.

Place asparagus spears in baking dish and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper.

 

Place asparagus on the grill, making sure spears are perpendicular to grates so they don't fall through or use a vegetable grill basket if you have smaller asparagus.  Set asparagus dish next to the grill (do not clean).  Cover and cook asparagus for 3-4 minutes, until nicely browned and tender-crisp.  Remove asparagus from grill and place back in baking dish.  Let cool, then transfer spears to cutting board and cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces.  Place cut asparagus back in dish, then add remaining tablespoon olive oil, feta, lemon zest and lemon juice.  Toss gently and season with more salt, pepper and lemon juice to tast.  Serve room temperature or cold.