Best 11 Asparagus Salad With Balsamic Vinegar Recipes

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Asparagus salad with balsamic vinegar is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The asparagus can be roasted, grilled, or sauteed, and the balsamic vinegar adds a tangy and sweet flavor to the salad. This salad is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. You can add other vegetables, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, or bell peppers, or you can top it with a sprinkle of cheese or nuts for a bit of extra flavor and texture.

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ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR



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A quick and robust way to enjoy asparagus. Roasting highlights the natural sweetness of the asparagus while the balsamic vinegar offers a tangy compliment to this great side dish.

Provided by Gemini26

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus     Baked

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ pinch ground sea salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
  • Place asparagus in a shallow 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with oil, salt, and pepper; toss to coat.
  • Bake in preheated oven until lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Drizzle with vinegar just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 31.7 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

BALSAMIC ASPARAGUS SALAD



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For this asparagus salad, allow enough time to let the flavors blend for at least an hour. That's one of the secrets to why it tastes so delicious! If you're short on time, use 1/2 cup prepared balsamic vinaigrette instead of making it from scratch. -Dolores Brigham, Inglewood, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup dried cranberries
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Dash salt and pepper
3 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
3 tablespoons chopped cooked bacon or bacon bits

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Transfer to a large bowl; add the onion, red pepper and cranberries., In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper; shake well. Pour over asparagus mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in almonds and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH SWEET BALSAMIC VINEGAR



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Asparagus Salad with Sweet Balsamic Vinegar - Boiling the vinegar concentrates and sweetens it, so the dressing doesn't require as much oil to balance the acid. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Categories     Salad     Nut     Pepper     Vegetable     Side     Picnic     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Mother's Day     Backyard BBQ     Vinegar     Pecan     Asparagus     Bell Pepper     Spring     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram or 1 teaspoon dried
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 pounds asparagus, tough ends trimmed, cut on diagonal into 2-inch pieces
1 small red bell pepper, diced
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Boil vinegar in heavy small saucepan over medium heat until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Pour vinegar into large bowl. Whisk in oil, mustard, marjoram and garlic. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain again. Add asparagus and bell pepper to dressing; toss to blend well. Sprinkle with pecans and serve.

CHILLED ASPARAGUS SALAD



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I like to use a kitchen scissor to cut only the very bottom from the stalk; breaking it off causes more of the bottom to go to waste, which is otherwise perfectly edible. With the smaller, thinner "pencil" asparagus, the stalks are too thin to peel and you need that protective layer so the asparagus keep their shape during cooking. For larger asparagus, where the skin is tougher, I do peel the stalk but leave the tip and an inch or so below the tip, unpeeled. The top is tender enough that it can be cooked as is.

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 quarts water
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
32 stalks small to medium-size green asparagus, washed and ends trimmed
2 lemons, juiced
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons smooth Dijon mustard
4 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • I like asparagus al dente, slightly crunchy. Bring the water to a boil in a large pot over medium heat. Add salt until it tastes like mild seawater. How will you know? Take a little water with a spoon and taste it, then add the sugar.
  • Prepare an ice bath by filling a bowl, large enough to hold the asparagus, with cold water. Add some ice cubes. Plunge the asparagus into the ice bath before cooking. This will help to bring any limp stalks back to life. Remove from the ice bath, plunge them into the boiling water and allow them to cook, 2 to 3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the water, transferring them immediately to the same ice bath. Allow them to sit in the ice bath for a few minutes, swirling them gently in the water to assure they are all cooling quickly in the cold water.
  • The most important step for this dish? Drying the stalks once they are removed from the ice bath. Taking care that no water gets into the final salad is the best way to assure that the maximum flavor will be enjoyed! Transfer the asparagus to a large plate or platter lined with a kitchen towel and refrigerate.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the lemon juice, white wine vinegar, honey and mustard. Stir to blend. Whisk in the olive oil in an even, steady stream. When all of the oil has been integrated, taste and adjust the seasoning, if needed.
  • When ready to serve, remove the kitchen towel from the asparagus and simply toss the asparagus in the dressing to coat them completely. Arrange the stalks on plates and serve.

ASPARAGUS AND RED PEPPER WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR



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A bright and flavorful vegetable dish that even vegetable haters will enjoy. It goes great with roasted meats. For milder flavors, substitute mozzarella cheese and use less vinegar.

Provided by Patrick

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 red onion, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
salt to taste
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • Melt the butter with the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add the asparagus and red onion in the mixture, season with salt, and cook until the onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir the red bell pepper into the mixture and continue cooking until the onions begin to caramelize, another 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add the vinegar, Parmesan cheese, sesame seeds, and pine nuts; toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Cholesterol 24.1 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 203.4 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

BALSAMIC ASPARAGUS



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These pretty green spears of crisp-tender asparagus are drizzled with a balsamic vinegar mixture for a sensational side dish that's ready in no time.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup water
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, bring water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and cook for 2-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, butter, garlic, salt and pepper. Drain asparagus; drizzle with balsamic mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FRESH BALSAMIC ASPARAGUS SALAD



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Make and share this Fresh Balsamic Asparagus Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 18m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb baby asparagus
4 ounces sliced mushrooms
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, or more to taste
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, crushed
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup loosely packed chopped basil
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese or 2 tablespoons mizithra cheese
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Trim the asparagus (keeping the darker green and less fibrous parts) and cut into 1-inch pieces.
  • Thinly slice the mushrooms.
  • Simmer the asparagus in 1/2 cup of water with a pinch of salt until it is tender (about 10-13 minutes).
  • While the asparagus is simmering, whisk the lemon juice, vinegar, Dijon mustard, and garlic together.
  • Gradually add the olive oil and then the black pepper.
  • Once you have drained the asparagus and let it cool, gently toss it with half of the dressing to coat it well.
  • Toss the remaining dressing with the basil and the mushrooms, and sprinkle the mixture over the asparagus.
  • Season to taste with salt, garnish with freshly grated Parmesan or Mizithra cheese, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.3, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 1.5, Sodium 38.4, Carbohydrate 4.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.3, Protein 3.1

ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR



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Make and share this Asparagus Salad with Balsamic Vinegar recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CountryLady

Categories     Fruit

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs asparagus, tough ends trimmed,cut into 2-inch pieces
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon dijon-style mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 small red bell pepper, cut julienne
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling, salted water until crisp-tender, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Place in a decorative bowl and put in the refrigerator until thoroughly chilled.
  • Boil vinegar in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat until reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
  • This will sweeten and concentrate the vinegar; pour into a large bowl.
  • Whisk in oil, mustard, marjoram and garlic.
  • Season dressing to taste with sea salt and fresh cracked pepper.
  • When ready to serve, add the red peppers and toss with dressing.
  • Sprinkle with nuts and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.6, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 37.7, Carbohydrate 15.6, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 7.3, Protein 6.6

STRAWBERRY AND ASPARAGUS SALAD



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Provided by Stuart O'Keeffe

Categories     appetizer

Time 18m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups (1-inch pieces) fresh asparagus
8 cups arugula
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries

Steps:

  • In a small bowl whisk the lemon juice, oil, honey, and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
  • Bring a small pot of water to a boil over medium heat. Add the asparagus and cook for 3 minutes. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Put 2 cups of arugula on each serving plate, top with strawberries and asparagus and drizzle with the vinaigrette.

COLD ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR



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Categories     Salad     Vegetable     Side     Quick & Easy     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs asparagus
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tbls extra virgin olive oil
1 tbls dijon mustard
1 tsp crushed garlic
1 sm roast red pepper - julienne
1/3 cup red onion - sliced paper thin
1/3 cup bacon
1/3 cup toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • Cook asparagus in salted water unitl crisp-tender. Drain and rinse in cold water, and chill in the refrigerator. Add vinegar and garlic to saucepan and boil over medium heat until reduced by half. Remove from heat and stir in oil and mustard. Allow sauce to cool and toss with asparagus, red peppers, onion, bacon and toasted pine nuts. Keep chilled until serving.

GARLIC-BREAD-AND-ASPARAGUS SALAD



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     salads and dressings, appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
8 ounces fresh morels, or 1 ounce dried morels submerged in boiling water for 20 minutes and drained
1 cup white wine
1 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons chopped tarragon, plus more for garnish
2 tablespoons chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
3 tablespoons tamari sauce
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons (1/3 fluid ounce) liquid ginseng (optional)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 1-inch-thick slices country-style French bread
2 cloves garlic, peeled and halved
4 ounces goat cheese, cut into 4 slices

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot 2/3 full of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook until tender, 6 to 10 minutes. Drain and plunge the asparagus into a large bowl of cold water to stop cooking. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large saute pan set over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until the onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add the morels and continue to cook for 2 to 4 minutes until the mushrooms are tender (cook for 2 minutes if using dried). Add the wine and stock and simmer for 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove half of the mushrooms and set aside.
  • Pour the remaining mushrooms and liquid into a blender and add the tarragon, parsley, tamari and vinegar. Process until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids; you should have about 2 cups liquid. Whisk in the ginseng and remaining oil and season to taste with salt and pepper. Set vinaigrette aside.
  • Toast the bread slices until lightly browned and rub them with the garlic cloves. Place each slice in a shallow soup bowl and top with a few asparagus spears. Slice the remaining spears into half-inch pieces and toss with the reserved morels and 1/4 cup of the vinaigrette. Divide among the bowls. Pour the remaining vinaigrette around the toast and crumble one slice of goat cheese over each. Microwave each bowl on high for 30 seconds or until the cheese just melts. Garnish with chopped parsley and tarragon and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 297, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 1051 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips for Making Asparagus Salad with Balsamic Vinegar:

  • Choose fresh, tender asparagus spears. Look for spears that are bright green and have tightly closed tips.
  • Trim the asparagus spears before cooking. Snap off the woody ends of the spears, about 1 inch from the bottom.
  • Cook the asparagus spears until they are tender-crisp. You can boil, steam, or grill the spears.
  • Make the balsamic vinegar dressing while the asparagus is cooking. Whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
  • Toss the cooked asparagus spears with the balsamic vinegar dressing. Serve immediately or chill for later.
  • Add other ingredients to the salad, such as cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, or nuts.

Conclusion:

Asparagus salad with balsamic vinegar is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for spring and summer. The asparagus is tender and crisp, and the balsamic vinegar dressing is sweet and tangy. This salad is also very versatile, and you can add other ingredients to it to suit your taste. So next time you're looking for a light and refreshing salad, give asparagus salad with balsamic vinegar a try. You won't be disappointed!

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