Welcome to the realm of culinary delight, where flavors dance harmoniously to create a symphony of taste. In this article, we embark on a journey to discover the secrets of crafting the perfect asparagus and tomato salad, a dish that embodies the essence of summer's bounty. Join us as we delve into the world of vibrant vegetables, exploring the techniques and ingredients that transform simple ingredients into a culinary masterpiece. Let your senses awaken as we guide you through the steps of creating a salad that is both visually stunning and tantalizing to the taste buds.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
FRESH ASPARAGUS, TOMATO, AND FETA SALAD
This is a fresh summer salad with a light dressing inspired by Mediterranean and Asian flavors.
Provided by Locally Grown
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk together the rice vinegar, white sugar, sea salt, sesame oil, and olive oil in the bottom of a salad bowl. Add the asparagus, feta, tomato, green onion, and cilantro to the bowl with the dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 20.1 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 608.5 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
GRILLED ASPARAGUS AND TOMATO SALAD WITH FETA
This complete side is made directly on the grill. Prep everything and let the cook/griller do the rest. Pretty and a wowzer. It will become the centerpiece of your meal. Recipe by Jamie Purviance. (Don't feel like making the vinaigrette, use a good-quality bottled brand.)
Provided by gailanng
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium heat (350° to 450°F) and preheat the grill pan.
- In a small bowl whisk together the mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper. Slowly add in the oil, whisking constantly until it is emulsified.
- Remove and discard the tough bottom of each asparagus spear by grasping at each end and bending it gently until it snaps at its natural point of tenderness, usually about two-thirds of the way down the spear.
- Spread the asparagus on a large plate. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette and turn the spears until they are evenly coated. (I lightly salt the asparagus at this point.) In a medium bowl toss the tomatoes and bread cubes with 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette.
- Brush the cooking grates clean. Spread the tomatoes and bread cubes in a single layer on the grill pan and lay the asparagus on the cooking grate. Grill over direct medium heat, with the lid closed as much as possible, until the asparagus is tender, the tomatoes begin to soften, and the bread cubes are toasted, turning often. The asparagus will take 6 to 8 minutes and the tomatoes and bread cubes will take 2 to 4 minutes.
- Arrange the asparagus on a platter and top with the tomatoes, croutons, feta, and chives. Serve with the remaining vinaigrette.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.1, Fat 32.3, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 16.7, Sodium 484.8, Carbohydrate 20.5, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 5.8, Protein 9.1
ASPARAGUS AND GRAPE TOMATO SALAD
This colorful, light salad was a hit at our church's cooking club. It's easy to assemble and delicious, too. -Dorothy Buhr, Ogden, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the asparagus and zucchini in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 2 minutes. Rinse in cold water., In a large bowl, combine the asparagus, zucchini, tomatoes, onions and parsley. , Whisk the oil, vinegar, garlic, seasoned salt and mustard; pour over asparagus mixture and toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and sunflower kernels if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 78mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ASPARAGUS AND TOMATO SALAD WITH YOGURT-CHEESE DRESSING
A yummy and low-fat salad.
Provided by jen
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Thaw frozen asparagus and drain well. In a medium bowl, combine the asparagus, tomatoes, onions and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, cheese and mustard. Add to the vegetable mixture and toss until well coated. To serve, line salad plates with romaine lettuce leaves and spoon salad on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 40.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 1.3 mg, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 43 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
WW BALSAMIC ASPARAGUS AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD
Make and share this Ww Balsamic Asparagus and Cherry Tomato Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kristiina
Categories Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Chop woody ends off asparagus. Microwave for 2 to 3 minutes, or cook in boiling, salted water until barely tender, about 4 to 6 minutes.
- Plunge into ice water to stop cooking. Drain. Add cherry tomatoes.
- Stir together vinegar, orange juice and garlic; season to taste. Spoon dressing over asparagus and tomatoes.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.8, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 2.2, Sodium 137.7, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 4, Protein 5.5
ASPARAGUS, AVOCADO AND SLOW-ROASTED TOMATO SALAD
This colorful, composed salad with asparagus, roasted tomatoes and avocado slices is drizzled with a sherry vinaigrette.
Provided by Avocados from Mexico
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Avocados from Mexico
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Core and cut tomatoes in quarters lengthwise; squeeze out seeds. Place, cut side up, on baking sheet.
- In small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, the garlic, thyme, 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper; sprinkle over tomatoes. Roast, turning occasionally, until very soft and shriveled, about 2 and a half hours; set aside.
- Meanwhile, cut asparagus into thirds crosswise. Cook asparagus in 1 inch of lightly salted water until bright green and firm, 3 to 5 minutes; rinse with cold water; drain well. In small bowl, toss asparagus with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and the scallions; set aside.
- To prepare dressing: In small bowl, stir remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil, the vinegar, remaining 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper; set aside. To serve: With a large spoon, scoop Avocado from shells; cut each half into 8 slices lengthwise. On each of 8 salad plates, place asparagus and tomatoes in rows; top with Avocado slices. Stir dressing; drizzle over salads.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 80 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
ASPARAGUS, TOMATO AND PINE NUT SALAD
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl combine the asparagus, tomatoes and pine nuts. In a small bowl blend together the garlic, vinegar, Dijon mustard and olive oil with a fork or whisk. Pour the dressing over the vegetables, season with salt and pepper and toss to coat.
PANKO-CRUSTED GOAT CHEESE WITH TOMATO AND ASPARAGUS SALAD
Categories Condiment/Spread Cheese
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Put the garlic slices and oil in a small glass bowl and microwave on high power for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste. Using a sharp knife dipped into hot water and wiped dry, a cheese wire, or a piece of (unflavored) thick dental floss, slice the goat cheese into 8 pieces slightly less than 1 inch thick. Place on a large plate. Line a baking sheet with parchment or waxed paper. Place the flour, eggs, and panko in three separate shallow bowls. Coat each slice of goat cheese with flour, shaking to remove any excess. Dip into the eggs and turn to coat well, and then dip into the panko, turning and pressing lightly to coat well. Place on the lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until ready to fry. Trim off the tough bottom ends of the asparagus spears. Peel the stems, and then cut into diagonal pieces about 2 inches in length. Cook the asparagus in a medium saucepan of boiling salted water for about 1 minute after the water returns to a boil. Immediately plunge the cooked asparagus into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain well and refrigerate until ready to use. Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the cheese slices and cook until lightly browned on the first side, about 2 minutes. Turn and cook until golden on the second side. Remove and place on a baking sheet lined with several layers of paper towels to drain. The Cheese can be kept warm on a baking sheet in a 200-degree oven for up to 30 minutes. To serve, place 4 pieces of tomato in the center of each of four large chilled plates. Top with 2 spears of the asparagus. Place the greens on top of the vegetables, and spoon the vinaigrette over all. Place 2 slices of the warm goat cheese on one side of each salad and serve.
ASPARAGUS AND TOMATO SALAD
Our house is full of asparagus "fans"-my husband, our daughter and I can't get enough of it! My recipe is one I created years ago. I wanted to serve a cold dish in place of a hot vegetable at a dinner we were having for family and friends, and this salad was the result. I've found people who don't normally care for asparagus enjoy it prepared this way.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine the water and onion powder; bring to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook 3-5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender and bright green. Drain; cool to room temperature. , Place 1-2 lettuce leaves for serving on a large platter or individual salad plates. Halve the tomato slices and arrange on lettuce. Top with asparagus and avocado if desired. Combine all dressing ingredients; dollop on each salad.
Nutrition Facts :
TOMATO AND ASPARAGUS SALAD
I created this recipe years ago. I wanted to serve a cold dish in place of a hot vegetable at a dinner we were having. I've found most everyone likes asparagus prepared this way.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine the water and onion powder; bring to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook 3-5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender and bright green. Drain; cool to room temperature. , Place 1-2 lettuce leaves per serving on a large platter or individual salad plates. Halve the tomato slices and arrange over lettuce. Top tomatoes with spears of asparagus and slices of avocado if desired. Combine dressing ingredients; top each salad serving with a generous dollop.
Nutrition Facts :
ASPARAGUS AND TOMATO SALAD
Steps:
- Lightly steam asparagus. Mix in bowl oil, vinegar, pinch of mustard, garlic, oregano, pepper and diced tomato and chopped red onion. Remove asparagus from steamer and poor vinegarette mixture over the asparagus.
ASPARAGUS AND TOMATO SALAD WITH FETA***** RECIPE - (4.6/5)
Provided by Roger829
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium heat (350° to 450°F) and preheat the grill pan. In a small bowl whisk the mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Slowly drizzle and whisk in the oil until it is emulsified. Remove and discard the tough bottom of each asparagus spear by grasping at each end and bending it gently until it snaps at its natural point of tenderness, usually about two-thirds of the way down the spear. Spread the asparagus on a large plate. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette and turn the spears until they are evenly coated. In a medium bowl toss the tomatoes and bread cubes with 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette. Brush the cooking grates clean. Spread the tomatoes and bread cubes in a single layer on the grill pan and lay the asparagus on the cooking grate. Grill over direct medium heat, with the lid closed as much as possible, until the asparagus is tender, the tomatoes begin to soften, and the bread cubes are toasted, turning often. The asparagus will take 6 to 8 minutes and the tomatoes and bread cubes will take 2 to 4 minutes. Arrange the asparagus on a platter and top with the tomatoes, croutons, feta, and chives. Serve with the remaining vinaigrette.
Tips:
- Select the freshest asparagus and tomatoes: Look for asparagus spears that are firm and have tightly closed tips. Choose tomatoes that are ripe, plump, and have no blemishes.
- Prepare the asparagus properly: Asparagus should be trimmed before cooking. To do this, simply snap off the tough ends of the spears. You can also peel the asparagus spears if desired, but this is not necessary.
- Cook the asparagus to your desired doneness: Asparagus can be cooked in a variety of ways, including boiling, steaming, roasting, and grilling. The cooking time will vary depending on the method you choose, but asparagus should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight crunch.
- Use a variety of toppings and dressings: Asparagus and tomato salad is a versatile dish that can be topped with a variety of ingredients, such as feta cheese, goat cheese, nuts, seeds, and herbs. You can also use a variety of dressings, such as olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, and honey.
- Enjoy asparagus and tomato salad as a side dish or main course: Asparagus and tomato salad is a delicious and healthy dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or main course. It is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it is also a great way to use up leftover asparagus and tomatoes.
Conclusion:
Asparagus and tomato salad is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your asparagus roasted, grilled, or steamed, and whether you prefer a light vinaigrette or a creamy dressing, there is an asparagus and tomato salad recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful dish to serve, give asparagus and tomato salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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