Asian asparagus salad with pecans is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. With its vibrant colors and crunchy textures, this salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. The combination of sweet asparagus, nutty pecans, and tangy dressing creates a flavor profile that is both unique and addictive. This salad is also incredibly easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients and minimal cooking time.
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ASIAN ASPARAGUS SALAD
A delightful change of pace from hot vegetable side dishes, this lovely asparagus salad gets an Asian twist with a simple marinade and sesame seeds. Once you try it, you'll serve it time and again. -Linda Hutton, Hayden, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a saucepan, cook the asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender, about 3-4 minutes. Drain well and place in a large bowl. , Combine the soy sauce, oil, vinegar, sugar, sesame seeds, ginger and cumin; pour over asparagus and toss to coat. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Drain before serving.
Nutrition Facts :
GRILLED ASPARAGUS AND ROASTED MUSHROOM SALAD WITH TOASTED PECANS, BLUE CHEESE AND RED CHILE MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over high heat. Add mushrooms and cook until golden brown. Add thyme and season with salt and pepper. Toss asparagus with a few tablespoons of the vinaigrette and season with salt and pepper. Arrange 1/4 of the mushrooms in the center of each plate. Arrange asparagus around the mushrooms. Sprinkle pecans and blue cheese around the edge of the plate. Drizzle with more of the dressing.
- Whisk together mustard, ancho powder, salt and vinegar, slowly whisk in oil until emulsified. Season with more salt, to taste.
ASIAN PEAR SALAD WITH TAMARI PECANS AND MAYTAG BLUE CHEESE
Ever since American chefs discovered the amazing food marriage of tree fruits and blue cheese, they have served the two in many forms. Pears are classic, but nearly all tree fruits work well. Go through the seasons: cherries, peaches, plums, apples, and then pears. As much as I like them all, pears remain my favorite. For this salad, I like crisp, moist Asian pears (also called Japanese pears), which can be sliced ahead of time because they don't brown easily. They are also fairly easy to find. null The blue cheese clearly is the dominant ingredient. You don't usually think of cheese with Asian flavors, but in this preparation, it's dynamite. Everything works here: The tamari takes the pecans to a new taste level, and the bitter greens and the reduced pear juice dressing provide just the right spark for this rich, sweet and salty salad.
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the vinegar and syrup. Whisk in the oil and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the greens, pecans and currants. Sprinkle with the cheese and season lightly with salt and pepper. Whisk the dressing again and drizzle it over the salad.
- Toss the salad gently and briefly; you do not want the cheese to crumble any further and clump together.
- Divide the salad among 4 chilled salad plates. Fan the pear slices over each serving.
- Put the pear juice in a saucepan and set over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and skim the thick foam that rises to the surface.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer very gently, skimming occasionally, for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the juice reduces to the consistency of maple syrup.
- Let cool to room temperature. Use now or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a shallow bowl, stir the tamari and molasses together to blend. Season with cayenne and salt, to taste.
- Add the pecans and toss until they are coated. Transfer the pecans to a clean kitchen towel and let drain briefly.
- Spread the pecans on a wire rack set on a baking sheet and roast for about 10 minutes, or until fairly dry and toasted.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the rack. Chop the pecans into 1/4-inch pieces.
ASPARAGUS & PEAR SALAD
I look forward to the fresh asparagus my husband grows in his garden and this salad is the perfect opportunity to use it. It makes a pretty presentation served over lettuce. -Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large skillet, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry; cut into 1/2-in. pieces and set aside., In a large bowl, combine pear and lemon juice. Add the onions, walnuts and reserved asparagus; drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Arrange lettuce on four salad plates; top with asparagus mixture. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ASIAN PEAR SALAD
Delicious as a simple snack, Asian pears also work well with savory and sweet dishes. Its snappy texture is good with greens, prosciutto, and dates in a seasonal salad.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, toss together greens, dates, prosciutto, mint, and pear. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and oil; season with salt and pepper. Pour mixture over salad. Toss to combine well, and serve immediately.
ASIAN ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH PECANS
I served this for our Thanksgiving dinner and it was a BIG hit! It tastes better if marinated for at least 24 hours.
Provided by RUBY-MAMA
Categories Asparagus Salad
Time P1DT25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil, and cook the asparagus until tender but crisp. Drain, and briefly immerse in cold water.
- In a large, resealable plastic bag, mix the rice vinegar, soy sauce, vegetable oil, sugar, salt, and pepper. Seal the asparagus in the bag. Marinate 24 hours in the refrigerator. Sprinkle the marinated asparagus with pecans and green onion to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 526 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
FRESH ASPARAGUS WITH PECANS
This is one of my family's favorite special occasion dishes. We all love the fresh taste of asparagus and we know it's healthy, too! -Jennifer Clark, Blacksburg, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large skillet, bring 3 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the vinegar, soy sauce, sugar and oil. Add the asparagus; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for up to 3 hours. , Drain and discard marinade. Sprinkle asparagus with pecans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ASIAN ASPARAGUS
The asparagus should still be crunchy when you serve them. If you use very thin asparagus cut the cooking time back. You can also use this recipe for broccoli
Provided by Bergy
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut asparagus into 2" pieces.
- Heat oil in wok or large skillet (high heat).
- Add asparagus, stir fry for 1 minute.
- Add water& sugar to the asparagus, cover and steam for 2 minutes, shake the pan a few times Combine the remaining ingredients.
- Uncover wok and add remaining ingredients and cook for 1 minute, stirring to coat the asparagus with the spice mixture.
- Serve immediately.
ASIAN ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH PECANS
I served this for our Thanksgiving dinner and it was a BIG hit! It tastes better if marinated for at least 24 hours.
Provided by RUBY-MAMA
Categories Asparagus Salad
Time P1DT25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil, and cook the asparagus until tender but crisp. Drain, and briefly immerse in cold water.
- In a large, resealable plastic bag, mix the rice vinegar, soy sauce, vegetable oil, sugar, salt, and pepper. Seal the asparagus in the bag. Marinate 24 hours in the refrigerator. Sprinkle the marinated asparagus with pecans and green onion to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 526 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
ASIAN ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH PECANS
I served this for our Thanksgiving dinner and it was a BIG hit! It tastes better if marinated for at least 24 hours.
Provided by RUBY-MAMA
Categories Asparagus Salad
Time P1DT25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil, and cook the asparagus until tender but crisp. Drain, and briefly immerse in cold water.
- In a large, resealable plastic bag, mix the rice vinegar, soy sauce, vegetable oil, sugar, salt, and pepper. Seal the asparagus in the bag. Marinate 24 hours in the refrigerator. Sprinkle the marinated asparagus with pecans and green onion to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 526 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
ASIAN ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH PECANS
I served this for our Thanksgiving dinner and it was a BIG hit! It tastes better if marinated for at least 24 hours.
Provided by RUBY-MAMA
Categories Asparagus Salad
Time P1DT25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil, and cook the asparagus until tender but crisp. Drain, and briefly immerse in cold water.
- In a large, resealable plastic bag, mix the rice vinegar, soy sauce, vegetable oil, sugar, salt, and pepper. Seal the asparagus in the bag. Marinate 24 hours in the refrigerator. Sprinkle the marinated asparagus with pecans and green onion to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 526 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
ASIAN PEAR SALAD
This recipe is from my favorite chef, Nathan Lyon. I saw him make this on his program and just had to get the recipe, it looked so good. Prep time = cook time.
Provided by kitty.rock
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 10m
Yield 4 1/2 cup servings, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl combine the Asian pear, radicchio, baby greens, blue cheese, and pecans.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar (or honey), pinch of salt, and a few good grinds of pepper.
- Add the shallots to the vinaigrette then set aside.
- When serving, dress the greens lightly, season to taste, and serve immediately.
ASPARAGUS PEPPER SALAD
I made up this recipe when I needed a last-minute potluck dish and I had a lot of asparagus on hand. This salad went over so well that I serve it again and again. No one seems to get tired of it. -Beverly Scalise of Bend, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry. , In a bowl, combine the peppers, onions and asparagus. Drizzle with salad dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ORIENTAL ASPARAGUS SALAD
Make and share this Oriental Asparagus Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kikimony
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook the asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp tender, about 4 minutes.
- Drain well and place in a large bowl.
- Combine the remaining ingredients and pour over asparagus; toss to coat.
- Cover and chill for 1 hour.
- Drain before serving.
ASPARAGUS SALAD, JAPANESE-STYLE
Here, ribbons of raw asparagus are simply dressed with a nutty vinaigrette of toasted sesame seeds, sesame oil and rice vinegar.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories salads and dressings, appetizer, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut off the woodsy bottoms of the asparagus spears; discard. Cut off the flower ends and set aside.
- Use a vegetable peeler to remove the dark green outer skin of each spear; you should get three or four ribbons from each one. Set aside. Cut the remaining stalks crosswise into 1/4-inch rounds. Combine ribbons, sliced rounds and tips in a bowl.
- Toast the sesame seeds in a small dry skillet over medium-heat, shaking occasionally until they color and begin to pop, but remove from heat before they burn. Combine the seeds with sesame oil, rice vinegar, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Taste and adjust as necessary. Spoon over the asparagus and toss gently.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 65, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 477 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
ASIAN ASPARAGUS SALAD
I love Spring when you can find fresh asparagus. I try to find other ways of serving them. This salad was simple and yummy.
Provided by kmergirl
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Chop off the tough ends of the asparagus and cook in boiling water for 3 minutes.
- Remove the asparagus and allow it to cool
- In a bowl whisk oils, soy sauce, ginger, orange juice, honey and orange zest.
- In a large bowl, place the asparagus, drizzle the dressing over and toss well to coat
- Arrange in a platter and garnish with sesame seeds.
- Variation: Garnish with roughly chopped roasted peanuts for an added crunch.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.4, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 58.9, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.3, Protein 3.1
ASIAN-STYLE ASPARAGUS COLE SLAW
I got the original recipe from BHG.com...modified it a little. Try this in early spring when asparagus in season! This slaw is a wonderful, unique, and tasty way to serve this delicous veggie!
Provided by Stephanie Z.
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut off about 1/4 inch of stem ends of asparagus (the ends become fibrous very quickly!).
- Rinse asparagus; drain. Cut into 1-2 inch slice; julienne the stems (but not the heads!).
- Bring 1 inch of water to boiling in a medium saucepan. Place asparagus in steamer basket; cover and steam for 5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Drain. Gently rinse with cool water.
- Combine asparagus, green cabbage, red cabbage, carrot, parsley, onion, and cashews in a large bowl. Toss gently with sesame oil, vinegar, and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.2, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 34.8, Carbohydrate 8.1, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 3.8, Protein 2.9
ASIAN ROASTED ASPARAGUS
I adapted this from another recipe for grilled asparagus. The grill was out of gas, so I decided to try using the oven. I modified the seasonings to reflect my desire to cut the fat content. My company, family and I all loved the results. Enjoy!
Provided by Linky
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pre heat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Lay trimmed asparagus in a rimmed baking sheet. Spread out.
- Drizzle other ingredients evenly over asparagus,.
- Roast in oven for approximately 20 minutes until asparagus are hot, slightly browned, but still somewhat crisp. Check periodically.
ASIAN ASPARAGUS AND RADISH SALAD
This colorful asparagus and radish salad is dressed with a sesame-soy vinaigrette; pair it with grilled shrimp and rice noodles. Sounds yummy to me. . .found in Eating Well and placed here for safe keeing. They say this vegetarian salad is low calorie, low fat, low sodium and heart healthy.
Provided by januarybride
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 4 cups, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Fill a medium bowl with ice water and place by the stove. Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket.
- Cut off the tips of the asparagus, then thinly slice the remaining asparagus stalks on the diagonal. Place in the steamer basket and steam until tender-crisp, about 1 minute. Transfer the asparagus to the ice water. Drain.
- Combine vinegar, soy sauce, canola oil, sesame oil, ginger and chile sauce (if using) in a large bowl.
- Add the asparagus, radishes and scallion; toss to combine.
- Serve warm or room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.4, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 170.3, Carbohydrate 5.7, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.9, Protein 3.1
ASIAN ASPARAGUS
I don't mask tastes with heavy sauces, and I use oils sparingly. This is an easy-to-fix stir-fry offers a delightful garlic-orange sauce that keeps the spotlight on the vegetables.-Lee Ann Odell, Erie , Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; set aside. In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry asparagus in canola oil until crisp-tender. Add tomatoes and orange juice mixture; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 57 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 78mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ASIAN MARINATED ASPARAGUS SALAD
Make and share this Asian Marinated Asparagus Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by WaterMelon
Categories Fruit
Time P1DT10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook the asparagus in salted boiling water until tender but crisp.
- Drain, and rinse with cold running water, set aside.
- In a large ziplock bag, mix the rice vinegar, soy sauce, oils, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Seal the asparagus in the bag and marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
- Sprinkle the marinated asparagus with almonds and scallions before serving.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh asparagus. If you can't find fresh asparagus, you can use frozen asparagus, but be sure to thaw it completely before using.
- To make the dressing, you can use either rice vinegar or white vinegar. If you use rice vinegar, the dressing will have a slightly sweeter flavor.
- If you don't have any pecans, you can substitute walnuts or almonds.
- To save time, you can prep the asparagus and dressing ahead of time. Just store them in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve.
- This salad is a great side dish for grilled chicken, fish, or tofu.
Conclusion:
This Asian asparagus salad is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a new salad recipe, give this one a try.
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