Best 10 Asparagus Salad With Fresh Mozzarella Recipes

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Asparagus salad with fresh mozzarella is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for any occasion. The crisp asparagus, juicy tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella cheese are a perfect combination of flavors and textures. This salad is also very easy to make, and can be prepared in just a few minutes. Whether you are looking for a light and healthy lunch or a side dish for your next dinner party, this asparagus salad recipe is sure to please everyone at your table.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

ASPARAGUS MOZZARELLA SALAD



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This refreshing dish is perfect for picnics, barbecues or any other warm-weather gathering. Toss leftovers with pasta. -Lisa Gibbs, Muskegon, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 15 servings (2/3 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
2 cups grape tomatoes
1 medium red onion, halved and sliced
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
DRESSING:
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of 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 the cheese, tomatoes, onion and basil., In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, mustard and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Drizzle with lemon juice. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

ASPARAGUS MOZZARELLA SALAD



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I got this recipe out of my new Taste of Home magazine. I made it and it is a great summer salad... I used Brownwood Farsm Kreame Mustard instead of Dijon Mustard.

Provided by CIndytc

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lbs fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
2 cups grape tomatoes, sliced in half
1 medium red onion, halved and sliced thin
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large suacepan, bring 1/2 inch of 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 the cheese, tomatoes, onion and basil.
  • To make Dressing:.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, garlic salt and mustard and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Drizzle with lemon juice. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.1, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 23.9, Sodium 272.4, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.8, Protein 8.3

GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH MOZZARELLA



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 small shallot, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
1 teaspoon finely chopped oregano
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
20 large asparagus stalks, peeled
Olive oil
1/4 pound fresh mozzarella, cut into four 1/2-inch thick slices

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Preheat grill. Brush asparagus with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill for 3 to 4 minutes or until just tender. Divide the asparagus among 4 plates and immediately top with a slice of the cheese. Drizzle with the lemon vinaigrette.

ASPARAGUS AND MOZZARELLA SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound medium size asparagus, stalks peeled
1/4 cup olive oil
1 to 2 tablespoons Champagne or white wine vinegar
Dijon mustard and minced garlic to taste
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound fresh mozzarella, cut into sticks, about 1/4 inch wide and 1 inch long.
2 vine-ripened tomatoes, very thinly sliced
4 ounces wafer thin slices (rounds) of salami
1/4 cup slivered roasted red bell pepper (from the jar)

Steps:

  • Simmer the asparagus until just cooked through. Rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain, pat dry and cut the spears, on the diagonal, into 1inch long pieces; set aside.
  • Make a dressing of olive oil, vinegar, mustard and garlic and season to taste with salt and pepper. Combine the asparagus and mozzarella and lightly dress with half of the dressing.
  • Alternate rounds of tomato and salami on the outside of each dinner plate; center asparagus and mozzarella mixture in the middle; drizzle remaining dressing over the tomatoes and salami. Garnish asparagus and mozzarella with roasted peppers.

FRESH ANTIPASTO SALAD



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A delicious assortment of vegetables-asparagus, artichokes, broccoli, cauliflower and mushrooms-are marinated in homemade vinaigrette seasoned with garlic and fresh parsley and oregano.-Lynda Barron, McFarland, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 cups cut fresh asparagus (2-inch pieces)
3 cups quartered fresh mushrooms
2 cans (14 ounces each) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered
1-1/2 cups chopped fresh broccoli
5 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese pearls
1 cup chopped fresh cauliflower
1 cup julienned sweet red pepper
1 cup pitted Greek olives
8 pepperoncini, sliced
VINAIGRETTE:
2/3 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 5 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus; cook, uncovered, 2-4 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a large bowl, combine mushrooms, artichokes, broccoli, cheese, cauliflower, red pepper, olives, pepperoncini and cooked asparagus. , In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOM SALAD WITH SHAVED PARMESAN



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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

1 pound medium to thick asparagus, trimmed
1/2 pound mushrooms, stems trimmed even with caps
4 medium radishes, halved lengthwise and sliced thin crosswise
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 bunch watercress, coarse stems discarded
a 1/4-pound piece Parmesan cheese at room temperature

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 SALAD



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Serve this asparagus salad with Crawfish Etouffee, both recipes courtesy of chef Emeril Lagasse, for a delicious dinner sure to satisfy any seafood lover.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup champagne or white-wine vinegar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh herbs, such as basil, chives, or flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Place asparagus in a steamer basket set over a pot of boiling water. Cover and steam until just tender. Remove and transfer to ice-water bath until cool. Remove and pat dry. Place asparagus on a platter (or divide between 6 individual plates); set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together shallot, garlic, mustard, salt, pepper, and vinegar. While whisking constantly, add the oil in a slow, steady stream until completely incorporated. Whisk in the herbs. Drizzle vinaigrette over asparagus. Serve immediately.

SPRING PASTA SALAD WITH ASPARAGUS, TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA



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Spring is in the air! So many recipes come to mind this time of year. Here's one you're sure to enjoy.

Provided by FLUFFSTER

Categories     Penne

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs asparagus, stems peeled if tough
salt
1 lb penne pasta
1/2 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
1 bunch scallion, about a dozen, sliced into thin rounds (or green onions)
2 dozen ripe cherry tomatoes, cut in half (to let them drain for about 20 minutes in a colander, to let them give up their juices)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon, juice and zest of
1/2 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
1 cup fresh basil leaf, chopped (about a large handful)

Steps:

  • Put up a large pot of salted water for cooking the pasta and bring it to a boil.
  • Add the asparagus and blanch it until just tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Scoop the asparagus from the water with a large strainer spoon and place in a colander. Run cold water over it to stop the cooking process, and to preserve the bright green color. Drain well and slice into small pieces on the diagonal, leaving the tips whole.
  • Bring the water back to a rapid boil and cook the penne until just al dente (tender but slightly firm to the bite). Run the pasta under cold water and drain very well.
  • In a large serving bowl, add the pasta, the blanched asparagus and all the remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper and toss well until all the pasta is well coated with dressing. Taste for seasoning. This is best served at room temperature.
  • Note: Another lovely addition to this pasta is about 3/4 cup freshly shelled spring peas. Blanch them for 1 minute in the boiling pasta water after you blanch the asparagus. Drain well and add them to the bowl along with the other ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1004.9, Fat 54.4, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 44.9, Sodium 397.1, Carbohydrate 109.2, Fiber 19.2, Sugar 7.5, Protein 29.6

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.

SHAVED ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH GINGER AND SESAME



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Succulent, fat, fresh asparagus is thinly sliced by hand for this raw salad - easier than you'd think, and safer than using a mandoline. It's very refreshing and bright tasting.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, vegetables, appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 jalapeño pepper, seeds removed and finely diced (optional)
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
Salt and pepper
1 1/2 pounds fat asparagus
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup slivered scallions
Squeeze of lime juice, to taste
Mint leaves, for garnish
Cilantro sprigs, for garnish
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon black sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: In a small bowl, stir together rice vinegar, ginger, garlic and brown sugar. Add jalapeño and sesame oil, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Snap or cut off the tough bottoms of each asparagus spear. With a vegetable peeler, peel each tough-skinned spear, starting halfway down from tip and peeling toward bottom end.
  • Cut the asparagus at a long diagonal into very thin slices (not paper thin - about the width of a thinly sliced onion). Place asparagus slices in a wide salad bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss lightly. Add the ginger dressing and toss to coat well. Taste and adjust. Add scallions and lime juice and toss again.
  • Garnish with mint leaves and cilantro sprigs. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 66, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 314 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest asparagus you can find. Look for spears that are firm and have tightly closed tips.
  • Trim the asparagus spears by removing the tough ends. You can do this by snapping off the ends where they naturally break, or by using a sharp knife to cut off the bottom inch or two.
  • Blanch the asparagus spears in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, or until they are tender but still slightly crisp. Then, immediately transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
  • Use high-quality fresh mozzarella cheese for the best flavor. Look for cheese that is soft and creamy, with a milky white color.
  • Make the dressing ahead of time so that the flavors can meld. You can store the dressing in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Serve the asparagus salad immediately after assembling, while the asparagus is still slightly warm. You can also chill the salad for a few hours before serving, if you prefer.

Conclusion:

Asparagus salad with fresh mozzarella is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to showcase fresh, seasonal asparagus. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, this salad is sure to become a favorite.

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