Best 13 Asparagus And Carrot Slaw Recipes

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Asparagus and carrot slaw is a refreshing and crunchy salad that is perfect for a light lunch or a side dish. With its vibrant colors and crisp textures, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. The combination of asparagus, carrots, and a tangy dressing creates a delightful medley of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting out in the kitchen, this easy-to-follow recipe will guide you through the process of creating a delicious and nutritious asparagus and carrot slaw.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

ASPARAGUS AND CARROT SLAW



Asparagus and Carrot Slaw image

As an alternative to salad, try this fresh and crunchy slaw.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 grated carrots
1 1/2 pounds grated asparagus
1/3 cup fresh mint
1/3 cup sliced red onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • Toss carrots and asparagus with mint, onion, oil, lemon juice, and salt.

CARROT SLAW



Carrot Slaw image

Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 pounds carrots, shredded
1 cup raisins
1/4 cup canned pineapple chunks, drained
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper, optional
2 tablespoons chopped chives

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, pepper, salt and sugar. Stir in the carrots, raisins and pineapple chunks. Add the crushed red pepper, if desired. Top with the chives.
  • Cover the slaw with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving, allowing flavors to meld.

CARROT SLAW



Carrot Slaw image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 large carrots, peeled and shredded
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, red pepper flakes and some salt and pepper until smooth. Whisk in the olive oil until completely blended. Toss the shredded carrots with the dressing in a large bowl. Taste and season with more salt or pepper as needed. Add the parsley and toss. Chill 30 minutes before serving.

RADISH ASPARAGUS SALAD



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Lemon zest and mustard in the dressing add the perfect punch to crisp asparagus and crunchy radishes in this fresh spring salad. My family loves it! -Nancy Latulippe, Simcoe, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
7 radishes, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 6 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., Transfer to a large bowl; add radishes and sesame seeds. Place dressing ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 28mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

RED CABBAGE-ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH TAHINI DRESSING



Red Cabbage-Asparagus Salad with Tahini Dressing image

Crispy, colorful, tangy and delicious. This salad is quick to throw together and is super healthy!

Provided by GKT

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Asparagus Salad Recipes

Time 33m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed
2 tablespoons tahini
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 clove minced garlic
white sugar to taste
¾ pound thinly sliced red cabbage
2 radishes, thinly sliced
2 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons crumbled feta
¼ cup toasted pine nuts
2 sprigs dill, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Blanch asparagus until just tender, drain, and immediately plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process. When the asparagus is cold, drain and slice on the diagonal into 1-inch pieces.
  • In a small bowl, stir together tahini, water, lemon juice, and garlic. Stir in sugar to taste.
  • Toss together asparagus, red cabbage, radishes, green onions, feta, pine nuts, and dill in a large bowl. Pour in tahini dressing and mix to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Cholesterol 4.2 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 89.7 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

CARROT CABBAGE SLAW



Carrot Cabbage Slaw image

This crunchy salad with a homemade honey dressing is light and could complement almost any main dish. -Geordyth Sullivan, Cutler Bay, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups shredded cabbage
2 cups shredded carrots
2 medium Golden Delicious apples, chopped
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup sour cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, optional

Steps:

  • In a large serving bowl, combine the cabbage, carrots, apples, raisins and walnuts. , In a small bowl, combine the honey and lemon juice until smooth. Stir in the sour cream, salt, pepper and, if desired, nutmeg. Stir into cabbage mixture. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND CARROTS



Roasted Asparagus and Carrots image

Roasted asparagus and carrots make for a delicious accompaniment to our Brisket with Dried Fruits.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 pounds thin carrots, peeled
2 pounds asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Divide vegetables between 2 rimmed baking sheets. Drizzle with oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast, tossing occasionally, until golden brown and tender, about 30 minutes.

ASIAN-STYLE ASPARAGUS COLE SLAW



Asian-Style Asparagus Cole Slaw image

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

1 lb asparagus
4 cups finely shredded green cabbage
1 cup finely shredded red cabbage
1 small carrot, finely shredded
1 celery rib, finely shredded
1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley
1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped cashews (optional)
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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

BABY CARROTS AND ASPARAGUS



Baby Carrots and Asparagus image

Categories     Side     Easter     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Asparagus     Carrot     Spring     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 pounds baby carrots with tops (about 5 bunches)
1 1/2 pounds thin asparagus
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

Steps:

  • Trim carrot tops to 1/8 inch and diagonally cut asparagus into 4-inch lengths. In a large saucepan of boiling salted water cook carrots until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes, and transfer with a slotted spoon to a colander to drain. Return water to a boil and cook asparagus until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Drain asparagus in colander with carrots and in a bowl toss vegetables with butter and salt and pepper to taste.

NAPA CABBAGE SLAW WITH CARROTS AND SESAME



Napa Cabbage Slaw with Carrots and Sesame image

This Asian-flavored slaw made with napa cabbage, carrots, and sesame seeds is best served within an hour of being dressed.

Provided by chpmnk42

Categories     Salad     Coleslaw Recipes     No Mayo

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

⅓ cup white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
¼ teaspoon salt
1 small head napa cabbage, thinly sliced
2 carrots, peeled and grated
¼ cup toasted sesame seeds
4 scallions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Bring white wine vinegar to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until reduced to 2 tablespoons, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool completely, about 10 minutes. Whisk in sesame oil, vegetable oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, ginger, and salt.
  • Add cabbage and carrots to the bowl with the dressing and toss to coat. Let stand 5 minutes. Add sesame seeds and scallions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 206.8 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

ASIAN-STYLE ASPARAGUS, CABBAGE SLAW



Asian-Style Asparagus, Cabbage Slaw image

Coleslaw....with a twist! Oil and vinegar based sauce makes this version lighter. Add the taste of asparagus to the mix and you will be pleasantly surprised by the combination. Taken from BH&G.

Provided by jonesies

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb asparagus
4 cups green cabbage, very finely shredded
1 cup red cabbage, very finely shredded
1 small carrot, very finely shredded
1/4 cup parsley, freshly snipped
1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons sweetened rice vinegar
1/4 teaspoon white pepper, freshly ground

Steps:

  • Snap off and discard fibrous stem ends of asparagus.
  • Rinse asparagus; drain.
  • Bring 1 inch of water to boiling in a medium saucepan.
  • Place asparagus in steamer basket; cover and steam for 4 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender.
  • Drain; gently rinse with cool water.
  • Combine green cabbage, red cabbage, carrot, parsley and onion in a large bowl.
  • Mix sesame oil, rice vinegar and salt together in small bowl; add to cabbage mixture and toss to coat.
  • Divide asparagus spears among six salad plates; top with cabbage mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.3, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 29.4, Carbohydrate 7.9, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 3.6, Protein 2.8

CARROT AND BELL PEPPER SLAW



Carrot and Bell Pepper Slaw image

Categories     Salad     Side     No-Cook     Picnic     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Bell Pepper     Carrot     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons plain yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 cup coarsely grated carrot
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch julienne strips
1 scallion, chopped fine

Steps:

  • In a bowl whisk together the yogurt, the mayonnaise, the mustard, and the lemon juice, add the carrot, the bell pepper, and the scallion, and toss the slaw until it is combined well. Season with slaw with salt and pepper.

ASPARAGUS AND CARROTS PARMESAN RECIPE



Asparagus and Carrots Parmesan Recipe image

Provided by á-22139

Number Of Ingredients 7

SERVINGS: 8
INGREDIENTS
1 pound asparagus
1 pound carrots
Salt
2 teaspoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, plus additional for the baking dish
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • Soak the asparagus in cool water for 10 minutes. Trim the stems by snapping off the base at the point where the color changes from green to white. Trim and peel the carrots. Cut them into quarters lengthwise. In a large skillet, bring about 1 inch of water to a boil. Add the asparagus and salt and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the asparagus stalks are just tender. Remove the asparagus with a slotted spoon. Cool under running water and pat dry. In the same skillet, cook the carrots in the same manner. Cool under running water and pat dry. Butter a large shallow baking dish. Arrange the asparagus and carrots in the dish in overlapping layers. If not baking immediately, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 5 or 6 hours. When ready to serve, preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Dot the vegetables with 2 tablespoons butter and sprinkle with the cheese. Bake until the vegetables are heated through and the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, crisp asparagus and carrots.
  • If you don't have a mandoline, you can use a sharp knife to thinly slice the vegetables.
  • Be sure to drain the vegetables well before adding them to the slaw.
  • For a tangy slaw, use a vinegar-based dressing.
  • For a creamy slaw, use a mayonnaise-based dressing.
  • Add some chopped nuts, seeds, or dried fruit to the slaw for extra flavor and texture.
  • Serve the slaw immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Asparagus and carrot slaw is a delicious, healthy, and versatile side dish. It's perfect for potlucks, picnics, and barbecues. With its bright colors and refreshing flavor, this slaw is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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