Grilled asparagus salad with Castello Creamy Havarti

Name: Grilled asparagus salad with Castello Creamy Havarti
Ingredients: 4 ounces Castello® Havarti creamy; 1 bunch of green asparagus (approx. 10oz); 2 hearts romaine lettuce; ½ cup almonds; 1 pinch chilli flakes; 1 tsp honey; juice from half a lemon; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 pinch sea salt; freshly ground pepper

4 servings

This asparagus salad is quick, easy and wonderfully crunchy. Adding asparagus to the salad highlights the fresh produce of the season and its combination with irresistibly creamy, sliced Havarti cheese offers a fresh take on a side dish you can serve at any gathering. The grilled asparagus with lemon brings out sharp notes that complement the creamy texture of the cheese.

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ingredients

4 ounces Castello® Havarti creamy
1 bunch of green asparagus (approx. 10oz)
2 hearts romaine lettuce
½ cup almonds
1 pinch chilli flakes
1 tsp honey
juice from half a lemon
1 tbsp olive oil
1 pinch sea salt
freshly ground pepper

preparation

1. Soak the almonds in boiling water and let them sit for 2-3 minutes.

2. Squeeze each almond to remove the skin, then toast them in 1 tbsp. of olive oil on a hot pan for 3-4 minutes. Toss with salt and chili flakes and remove from heat.

3. Trim the bottom part off the asparagus and discard.

4. Brush the asparagus with olive oil and grill on a cast iron griddle or on a hot grill for about 2-4 minutes.

5. Tear the lettuce roughly and arrange on a serving plate. Top with almonds, asparagus, and thin slices of Creamy Havarti cheese.

This asparagus salad is quick, easy, and wonderfully crunchy. Adding asparagus to the salad highlights fresh produce of the season. With the combination of grilled asparagus and the irresistibly creamy, sliced Havarti cheese, you have a new favorite side dish to serve. The grilled asparagus with lemon brings out sharp notes that complement the creamy texture of the cheese.

Tips & tricks

You can follow this grilled asparagus salad recipe step by step – or experiment by replacing some of the ingredients to make your own version of salads with asparagus.