Asparagus salad with Chinese mushrooms is a delightful dish that combines the delicate flavor of asparagus with the savory umami taste of Chinese mushrooms. It is not only a delicious and healthy meal but also a visually appealing dish that is perfect for any occasion. This salad is easy to make and can be customized to your liking, making it a versatile dish that can be enjoyed by everyone.
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ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOM SALAD
I've eaten antipasti like this all over Italy. Sometimes celery is substituted for asparagus, but there's no need at this time of year. Both thick and thin stems will work.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, easy, quick, salads and dressings
Time 10m
Yield Serves four to six
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Steam the asparagus for three to five minutes, depending on how thick the stalks are. It should be tender but still have some bite. Rinse with cold water, and drain for a minute on a kitchen towel. Cut into 1-inch lengths. Place in a salad bowl, and toss with the mushrooms, herbs and arugula.
- Whisk together the lemon juice, salt and pepper, garlic and olive oil. Toss with the asparagus mixture and the slivered Parmesan, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 149, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 323 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
ASPARAGUS MUSHROOM SALAD
When I served this as a main course for a luncheon with friends, everyone asked for the recipe. Occasionally I'll garnish the salad with toasted walnut halves instead of tomatoes to give it some crunch.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook asparagus in boiling salted water until crisp-tender; drain and rinse in cold water. , In a bowl, toss mushrooms with 3 tablespoons of lemon juice. Combine cream, paprika, salt, pepper and remaining lemon juice; whisk until smooth. Pour over mushrooms; toss to coat. , Line a large serving platter with romaine. Arrange the asparagus in spoke fashion with stems toward center. Spoon mushrooms into center. If desired, garnish with tomato wedges and paprika.
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ASIAN ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOMS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Cut 1 bunch asparagus into thirds. Heat 2 teaspoons sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cut a 1-inch piece ginger into matchsticks, add to the skillet and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add 3 cups quartered shiitake mushroom caps and 1 sliced garlic clove and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add the asparagus and 1/3 cup water; bring to a boil, cover and cook until crisp-tender, 3 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon each soy sauce and butter; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.
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.
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ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOMS
I love roasting veggies and hit on this WONDERFUL combo. You could use a Hollandaise on the side.... but why??
Provided by leo67
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Baked
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly spray a cookie sheet with vegetable cooking spray.
- Place the asparagus and mushrooms in a bowl. Drizzle with the olive oil, then season with rosemary, salt, and pepper; toss well. Lay the asparagus and mushrooms out on the prepared pan in an even layer. Roast in the preheated oven until the asparagus is tender, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 37.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 83.5 mg, Sugar 2 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 Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Asparagus Salad Recipes
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
ASPARAGUS & MUSHROOM SALAD
For many years, we have been blessed with an asparagus bed that has grown the most sweet and savory asparagus we have ever tasted. The only problem, is that we usually have it every day while it continues to grow and prosper. I use this salad on a warmish night, when all you can smell is the freshness of Spring.
Provided by Andi Longmeadow Farm
Categories Onions
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Snap woody end from asparagus spears, and cut in half on the diagonal. Blanch in boiling water for one minute. Drain, and plunge into cold water. Set aside.
- Place mustard, citrus juice, zest, garlic, pepper and honey in a saucepan over medium high heat. Bring to boil, then reduce the heat to low, adding mushrooms, and toss. Cool, take off heat.
- Remove mushrooms from sauce with slotted spoon and set aside.
- Return the sauce to heat, bring to boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 3-5 minutes, or until reduce and syrupy. Cool slightly.
- To serve, toss the mushrooms, spinach leaves, red pepper, red onion, and asparagus. Plate this salad mix, and drizzle with the citrus sauce.
ROASTED MUSHROOM AND WHITE ASPARAGUS OR ENDIVE SALAD
Provided by Food Network
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 550 degrees fahrenheit (or the highest setting).
- Break the tough ends off the asparagus or trim the Belgian endive and slice it lengthwise into 8 wedges.
- Place the mushrooms in a gratin or other baking dish with the asparagus or endive, the onion, garlic, and thyme. Toss with the olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast the vegetables, turning a few times to ensure even browning, for about 20 minutes, or until tender when pierced with fork.
- Transfer the vegetables and their cooking juices to a salad bowl and add the vinegar and a little more salt and pepper if needed. Toss well, taste for seasoning, and add the greens. Toss well. Scatter the Parmigiano on top and serve at once.
ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOM SALAD WITH SHAVED PARMESAN
Categories Salad Mushroom Vegetable Side No-Cook Vegetarian Low Cal Parmesan Asparagus Spring Healthy Watercress Gourmet Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- With a sharp knife, cut asparagus diagonally into very thin slices and transfer to a large bowl. Halve large mushrooms. Slice mushrooms very thin and add with radishes to asparagus. Toss salad gently.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, mustard and salt. Add oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk until emulsified. Drizzle dressing over asparagus salad and toss gently. Grind pepper over salad.
- Spread watercress on a platter and top with asparagus salad. With a vegetable peeler, shave half to three-fourths of Parmesan into curls over salad, reserving remaining Parmesan for another use.
ASPARAGUS WITH CHINESE VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories appetizer, side dish
Time 10m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Wash asparagus and break off tough part of stem. Steam about 5 minutes, until tender but still firm.
- In serving dish, whisk sesame oil, canola oil, soy sauce and vinegar.
- When asparagus is cooked, drain and stir into dressing.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 37, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 41 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
ROASTED ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH TANGERINE DRESSING
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Place asparagus in medium bowl. Pour enough cold water over asparagus to cover; let stand 15 minutes. Drain. Spread asparagus in 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan; drizzle with oil. Roast asparagus until crisp-tender, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes. Transfer asparagus to platter; cool.
- Using sharp knife, cut peel and white pith from tangerines. Cut between membranes to release segments. Arrange tangerine segments atop asparagus. Whisk tangerine juice, vinegar, sesame oil, peel, garlic and ginger in small bowl to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Drizzle over asparagus. Sprinkle with green onion tops and peanuts and serve.
ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH CHINESE MUSHROOMS
I haven't tried this yet, but it looks like it will make a great packed lunch, in particular if you're on a low carb diet. It can also be served while still slightly warm as a first course or a side dish as part of a Chinese meal. Recipe source is the Swiss cooking magazine 'Betty Bossy', the May 1994 edition. Cooking time includes marinating time.
Provided by tigerduck
Categories Vegetable
Time 55m
Yield 1 salad, 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cut trimmed asparagus into 1 inch pieces.
- Heat oil in wok or frying pan and stir-fry asparagus for 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat. Add mushrooms and ginger. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.
- Add vegetable stock. Cover. Cook until done.
- DRESSING: Mix all ingredients. Pour over warm asparagus. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Mix in sesame seeds and chives. Eat either at room temperature or while still slightly warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.6, Fat 20.7, SaturatedFat 2.8, Sodium 509.4, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 5.7, Protein 8.2
Tips:
- To save time, you can use a pre-made Chinese mushroom mix from the Asian grocery store.
- If you don't have Chinese black vinegar, you can substitute balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
- For a vegetarian version of this salad, omit the bacon and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- To make this salad ahead of time, cook the asparagus and mushrooms up to 3 days in advance. Store them separately in the refrigerator and assemble the salad just before serving.
Conclusion:
Asparagus salad with Chinese mushrooms is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The asparagus is tender and crisp, the mushrooms are savory and umami-rich, and the dressing is light and tangy. This salad is also very easy to make, and it can be made ahead of time, making it a great option for busy weeknights.
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