Asparagus Salad with Cashew Green Chutney

1Preparing the Asparagus 1. Wash the asparagus thoroughly under running water (¼ cup) and trim off the tough ends. Cut into bite-sized pieces.

2Roasting the Cashews 2. In a small pan, dry roast the cashews over low heat until lightly golden. Set aside to cool.

3Making the Cashew Green Chutney 3. In a blender, combine fresh cilantro (1 cup), mint leaves (½ cup), roasted cashews (¼ cup), green chili, (1) garlic (1 clove), lemon juice (1 tablespoon), water (¼ cup), and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.

4Grilling the Asparagus 4. Preheat a grill pan or grill. Toss the asparagus with olive oil (1 tablespoon), salt, and pepper. Grill for 4-5 minutes until tender but still crisp. Remove from heat.

5Assembling the Salad 5. In a large bowl, toss the mixed salad greens (2 cups) with the grilled asparagus. Top with crumbled feta cheese (¼ cup) and roasted cashews (½ cup).

6Dressing the Salad 6. Drizzle the cashew green chutney dressing over the salad. Gently toss to combine all the ingredients.

7Final Touch 7. Serve the asparagus salad with cashew green chutney immediately and enjoy the fresh flavors of this vibrant dish.