Grilled Asparagus Halloumi Salad is served with a savory and delicious Pistachio Pesto for an easy spring recipe that compliments chicken, fish, or beef as a side dish, or enjoyed as a light lunch or dinner on it's own. This is also a keto friendly, lower carbohydrate recipe for those who are carb conscious!
Asparagus is one of our mutually favorite vegetables for Grumpy and I. We love to eat it roasted in the oven with some salt and pepper, drizzled with a little browned butter balsamic dressing. Now that we are into grilling weather, we love to cook it on the grill!
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❤️ Why you'll love it
- Simple ingredients: made with fresh and simple ingredients, this asparagus recipe gives you the best flavor.
- Fresh flavors with great texture contrast: tender crisp marinated, grilled asparagus is paired with squeaky halloumi cheese for the best in flavor an texture.
- Low-carb: naturally low in carb and high in fiber, this is a flavorful dish that is perfect for those following a low carb and/or keto diet.
🥘 Ingredients
Springtime recipes are normally reminiscent of light, bright flavors. This grilled asparagus recipe is the epitome of that description! This recipe could not be any simpler! You make my recipe for Homemade Pistachio Pesto made ahead of time or you can serve this with a store bought pesto.
Below are the ingredients you will need to make this side dish recipe:
- Fresh asparagus
- Lemons
- Olive oil
- Black pepper
- Halloumi cheese
- Pistachio pesto or basil pesto
🔪 Instructions
- Preheat grill to 350 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, and pepper.
- Add asparagus and toss to coat.
- Grill asparagus until tender, about 5-7 minutes (depending on the thickness of the stalks), turning often.
- Brush halloumi cheese with marinade and grill on both sides to get grill marks and cheese is hot.
- Serve grilled asparagus with grilled halloumi cheese, pistachio pesto, and a drizzle of fresh lemon juice.
📖 Variation
- Veggie swap: use your favorite garden veggie in place of asparagus. Zucchini sticks, eggplant slices, green beans are all excellent choices.
🥫Storage
Store leftover asparagus and halloumi in separate airtight containers in the fridge up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the grill or in the air fryer until warmed through to serve.
Tips
- To trim the asparagus, hold the spear in your hands with one at the tip and the other at the stalk. Bend the asparagus spear until it breaks. The tough part of the stalk will then be removed and can be discarded.
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📖 Recipe
Grilled Asparagus Halloumi Salad
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Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh asparagus
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- pepper to taste
- 4 slices halloumi cheese
- 2 tablespoons Pistachio Pesto
Instructions
- Preheat grill to 350 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, and pepper.
- Add asparagus and toss to coat.
- Grill asparagus until tender, about 5-7 minutes (depending on the thickness of the stalks), turning often.
- Brush halloumi cheese with marinade and grill on both sides to get grill marks and cheese is hot.
- Serve grilled asparagus with grilled halloumi cheese, pistachio pesto, and a drizzle of fresh lemon juice.
Sue Lau says
I love halloumi so this really catches my eye. Perfect with the asparagus (and a glass of wine!)
Caroline says
Sounds delicious! Asparagus and halloumi are both such favorites and the pistachio pesto definitely rounds it off. Yum!
Jan Thomas says
I've never heard of that cheese before! I can't wait to try it! It looks so light yet refreshing too! Who doesn't love cheese?
Ellen says
How nice this side is so versatile to go with so many entrees. It looks amazing and sounds delicious. Can't wait to try it!
Wendy Klik says
I love that you grilled the cheese as well as the asparagus and pistachio pesto?! Yes, please.