Let's make today a salad day. Spring time calls for fresh produce and lemony flavors so how about a 10 Minute Asparagus Caprese Salad with Basil Gremolata ? Yes? Excellent.
Seriously though, 10 minutes!!! This delicious, colorful dish takes only 10 minutes to make. Throw some trimmed asparagus in a pot of boiling water, cook for about 3-4 minutes, drain and rinse under cold water, and assemble your salad. Done!
I loaded this Asparagus Caprese Salad with some mozzarella balls, heirloom cherry tomatoes for color, lemon and olive oil then topped and with a fresh herb Gremolata. What is a Gremolata you ask? A super snazzy way of saying minced parsely, lemon and garlic mixed together. I added some minced basil to get give the salad more of a caprese feel along with the mozzarella and tomato.
Delicious, super pretty, and ridiculously easy to make, Asparagus Caprese Salad with Basil Gremolata is perfect as a side dish for dinner get togethers and all those outdoor patio parties coming up this season. Remember, just 10 minutes and you're salad is set!
Asparagus Caprese Salad with Basil Gremolata
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
- 1 lb asparagus, woody ends trimmed
- 1 cup heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 ounce mozzarella balls
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and ground black pepper
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Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add asparagus to boiling water and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- While asparagus is cooking, make the gremolata by combining the basil, parsley, lemon zest, and garlic in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Drain asparagus and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Pat dry with a paper towel.
- Place asparagus on platter and top with tomatoes and mozzarella balls. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice and sprinkle gremolata mixture on top.
- Sprinkle a little salt and black pepper to taste. Serve with asparagus warmed or chilled.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
Dan says
Basil Gremolata?!?! I'm gonna eat my heart out.
Susan Stickney says
After reading these salad recipes I want to try the benr ...
Lynn says
I made this for a dinner party last night, the gremolata was a hit! I did just basil, garlic and lemon zest and made a balsamic vinaigrette to pour over the asparagus before I added the tomatoes, mozz and gremolata.
Catherine says
Absolutely delicious! Thank you so much for sharing such a tasty, healthy and EASY recipe!
We used our freshly picked asparagus, tomatoes, herbs and citrus so this just added to the freshness and enjoyment.
Will be making this regularly. Yum!
Barbara Alfeo says
I absolutely love your recipe! I am writing vegetarian recipe round ups on my blog in 2018 (to encourage people to try meatless monday- everyone has to start somewhere) and would love to feature you. You can check out my blog (for beginner environmentalists) at sunshineguerrilla.com. Is it alright if I share this link to your recipe?
Aberdeen says
Absolutely, thank you for asking!
Ingibjörg says
Very good, thank you
Megan says
I just made this, super easy and came out delicious. Thank you for this recipe!!!
Aberdeen says
You're very welcome!
Kathy says
Can I make the gremolata ahead of time? Will it keep fresh and not dry out or wilt?
Thanks!
Caroline says
Easy. Lesson learned with putting basil in the fridge. Beautiful colors. I cook for a 92 year old vegetarian. I love pinterest! Would have loved to post a pic but I couldn't find a place to upload.
Michelle O'Rourke says
Fabulous salad! I laid it on boston lettuce leaves and added toasted pine nuts. Amazing! My new 'go to' for family or guests - who ask for the recipe!
Cindy says
Fantastic! Served it with Alfredo zucchini lasagna. Great combo
Aberdeen says
Oooo alfredo zucchini lasagna...👀. Gunna have to give that a try!
Mary Schienberger says
Based on one of the comments regarding refrigerating the basil and “lesson learned,” I’m wondering, whether this entire recipe be made ahead of time? I have some guests coming and want to prepare as much ahead of time as possible.
Thank you!