jconway's Notes:
1 English cucumber, chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
2 Bunches asparagus spears Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup Green Onions, thinly sliced, including green parts Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup Seedless Green Grapes Ask a question about this ingredient
2 Avacados, peeled and chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
2 Medium Jalapeno Peppers, finely diced Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup plus 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Ask a question about this ingredient
3 tablespoons Frresh Cilantro, chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
Juice and zest of 2 limes, (Use 3 if they are small) Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Ask a question about this ingredient
4 Large Bibb Lettuce Leaves, rinsed and patted dry Ask a question about this ingredient
4 Large Pansy Blossoms (Optional) Ask a question about this ingredient
Preheat grill to very hot.
Ask a question about this stepClean and trim asparagus spears.
Ask a question about this stepBring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Add asparagus and blanch for 1 minute. Remove asparagus from boiling water with tongs and plunge into a bowl of ice water. When cool, remove from ice water and blot dry with a paper towel. Place on a plate.
Ask a question about this stepDrizzle asparagus spears with ¼ cup olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Turn to coat evenly.
Ask a question about this stepPlace asparagus spears on a preheated, clean grill over high heat. Make sure to place the spears perpendicular to the grill grates so they don’t fall through. Grill about 3-5 minutes. Using tongs, keep turning the asparagus spears until they are lightly charred in spots. Transfer to a cutting board and cut into 1” pieces.
Ask a question about this stepIn a medium salad bowl, add asparagus, grapes, green onions, Jalapeno pepper, cucumber, and avocado. Add remaining 2 Tbsp. olive oil, limejuice and lime zest. Add cilantro and additional salt and pepper to taste. Toss together and mound on top of Bibb lettuce leaves. Garnish with Pansy blossoms.
Ask a question about this stepServe immediately.
Ask a question about this stepIf you prefer NOT to grill the asparagus, skip steps 4 & 5. Cut asparagus into 1" pieces and continue to step 6
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