Thursday, May 12, 2011

[Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends] Grilled Asparagus Salad - 3.2g Carbs, 1.5g Fiber

 

Grilled Asparagus Salad - 3.2g Carbs, 1.5g Fiber

From: Allrecipes.com - Submitted By: Heather Hedstrom

"It's just one of those salads that was created on a gorgeous summer
evening with a bunch of stuff I had in the fridge. Grilled asparagus
is tossed with spinach and Parmesan cheese. My husband and I love it!"
Prep Time: 10 Min
Ready In: 13 Min
Cook Time: 3 Min
Servings: 6

1/4 cup olive oil
1/8 cup lemon juice
12 fresh asparagus spears
6 cups fresh spinach leaves
1/8 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 Tbsp seasoned slivered almonds

1. Preheat a grill for low heat. Combine the lemon juice and olive oil
on a plate. Place asparagus on the plate, and roll around to coat.

2. Grill asparagus for about 5 minutes, turning at least once, and
brushing with the olive oil mixture. Remove from the grill, and place
back onto the plate with the oil.
3. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, Parmesan cheese, and slivered
almonds. Cut asparagus into bite size pieces, and add to the salad along
with the lemon juice and oil from the plate. Toss to blend, then serve.

Servings: 6
Nutrition per Serving:
105 Calories, 9.8g Total Fat, 2mg Cholesterol, 57mg Sodium,
3.2g Total Carbs, 1.5g Dietary Fiber, 2.6g Protein

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