When it comes to creating an unforgettable meal, the classic pairing of asparagus salad and grilled salmon stands out as a culinary masterpiece. Asparagus, with its vibrant green spears and delicate flavor, complements the rich and flaky texture of perfectly grilled salmon. This enticing dish combines the flavors of fresh, crisp asparagus, succulent salmon, and a tangy dressing. Whether you opt for a simple vinaigrette or a creamy sauce, the dressing adds an extra layer of flavor that brings the dish together. With its vibrant colors and tantalizing aromas, asparagus salad with grilled salmon is a feast for the eyes and the taste buds, making it a perfect choice for casual gatherings or special occasions.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SALMON AND ASPARAGUS SALAD
Maple syrup and Dijon mustard are the secret to fabulously flavored salmon and asparagus salad.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat gas or charcoal grill.
- In small bowl, mix all Maple-Dijon Dressing ingredients with wire whisk.
- Cut salmon crosswise into 4 pieces. Brush salmon with 1 tablespoon of the dressing. In large bowl, toss asparagus and 1 tablespoon of the dressing. Place asparagus in grill basket (grill "wok").
- When grill is heated, place asparagus and salmon, skin side down, on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill over medium coals; cover grill. Cook asparagus 7 to 10 minutes and salmon 10 to 15 minutes, shaking grill basket or turning asparagus occasionally, until asparagus is crisp-tender and salmon flakes easily with fork.
- Slide pancake turner between salmon and skin to remove each piece from skin. On 4 plates, divide salad greens, carrots and eggs. Top with salmon and asparagus. Sprinkle with pepper. Serve with remaining dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 180 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 340 mg
ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH GRILLED SALMON
This salad's a little sweet, a little savory and very refreshing. Healthy asparagus boasts anti-inflammatory nutrients and vitamins A, B and C. It's fabulous grilled; you'll want to fix this again! -Jenne Delkus, Des Peres, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk the syrup, mustard, oil and dill; set aside., Place salmon skin side down on grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a shallow bowl, drizzle asparagus with 1 tablespoon dressing; toss to coat. Arrange asparagus on a grilling grid; place on the grill rack with salmon. Spoon 1 tablespoon dressing over salmon., Grill salmon and asparagus, covered, for 4-6 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and asparagus is crisp-tender, turning asparagus once., Divide salad greens among four plates and sprinkle with carrots. Remove skin from salmon. Arrange the egg wedges, asparagus and salmon over salads. Drizzle with remaining dressing; sprinkle with pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 294mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED SALMON AND ASPARAGUS SALAD
Provided by Jacques Pepin
Categories dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, appetizer, main course
Time 30m
Yield Six servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Sprinkle the salmon on both sides with the canola oil, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Light a grill with a very clean rack and heat it until very hot.
- Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a large skillet and add the asparagus in one layer. Cover, bring to a boil and boil gently for about 3 minutes, until most of the water has evaporated. Drain the asparagus and set it aside, uncovered, so it will cool without discoloring.
- Cut the tomatoes crosswise into 1/4-inch slices. Divide the slices among six plates and, leaving space in the center and around the edge of each plate, arrange the tomatoes in a slightly overlapping circular pattern. Divide the onion rings among the plates and arrange them on top of the tomatoes.
- In a bowl, mix together the dressing ingredients and dribble the dressing over the tomatoes and onions on the plates. (This can be done up to 1 hour ahead.)
- When ready to serve, place the salmon on the grill and cook, covered (if your grill has a lid) for about 2 1/2 minutes on each side, or for about 3 minutes, uncovered, on each side. Transfer the salmon to a serving plate and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before carving. (While resting, it will continue to cook in its own residual heat. It should be somewhat rare in the center.)
- With the asparagus pieces, create a border around the tomatoes and onions. Cut the salmon into 1/2-inch slices and arrange them in the center of the plates. Sprinkle with tarragon and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 557, UnsaturatedFat 29 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 715 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
GRILLED SALMON AND ASPARAGUS SALAD
A fun recipe to make on the grill. Maple syrup and Dijon mustard are the secret to fabulously flavored salmon and asparagus salad. Bring the flavors of the sea and earth to the table with this fabulous entrée! From eatbetteramerica.com.
Provided by januarybride
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat gas or charcoal grill.
- In small bowl, mix all Maple-Dijon Dressing ingredients with wire whisk.
- Cut salmon crosswise into 4 pieces. Brush salmon with 1 tablespoon of the dressing. In large bowl, toss asparagus and 1 tablespoon of the dressing. Place asparagus in grill basket (grill "wok").
- When grill is heated, place asparagus and salmon, skin side down, on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill over medium coals; cover grill. Cook asparagus 7 to 10 minutes and salmon 10 to 15 minutes, shaking grill basket or turning asparagus occasionally, until asparagus is crisp-tender and salmon flakes easily with fork.
- Slide pancake turner between salmon and skin to remove each piece from skin. On 4 plates, divide salad greens, carrots and egg. Top with asparagus then the salmon. Sprinkle with pepper. Serve with remaining dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.4, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 112.1, Sodium 232, Carbohydrate 24.1, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 11.7, Protein 27.5
LEMONY SALMON AND ASPARAGUS SALAD
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Using a sharp peeler, peel the asparagus into ribbons and add to a large bowl. Add the snow peas, mint, pistachios, feta, lemon juice and zest, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper and toss gently. Set aside.
- Heat a large nonstick pan over a medium heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season the salmon fillets on both sides with the lemon pepper. Cook the salmon until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Flip the salmon and cook to desired doneness, about another 2 to 4 minutes, depending on thickness of your fillets.
- Serve family style, placing the salad on a platter with the salmon on top. Place the Fried Eggs over the salmon and garnish with balsamic glaze and mint leaves. Or serve individual portions on 4 plates.
- Heat some oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. There should be just enough oil to cover the edges of the eggs when they are cracked into the skillet.
- Once the oil is mildly hot, crack in the eggs one at a time. Cook until the eggs begin to turn white, then use a small spoon to carefully spoon the hot oil over only the whites of the eggs (avoiding the yolks). This will help the whites cook slowly so the tops will set but still look pretty. Important: Don't spoon any oil over the yolks yet! Only spoon oil over the whites for now to prevent the eggs from turning cloudy.
- After a minute or two of cooking, once the whites are set and not jiggly or loose, carefully spoon the oil over the yolks. Continue spooning the oil over the eggs until they appear to be done to your liking.
- Remove the eggs from the skillet with a slotted spatula, then drain them briefly on a paper towel before serving.
GRILLED SALMON SALAD
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat grill. Place a medium pot of water on the stove to boil. While the grill heats and the water comes to a boil, prepare the Orange Vinaigrette, and set aside until needed.
- Trim the bottoms of the asparagus and cook for 30 seconds in the boiling water. Remove from the pot to a plate.
- Place the salmon fillets on a large plate and coat with 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Put the salmon fillets on the hottest part of the grill, starting with the skinless side down. Grill for about 5 to 10 minutes on each side, or until desired doneness.
- While the salmon is grilling, combine the salad greens, olives, oranges, onions, and half of the vinaigrette in a large bowl. Toss to combine. Divide the salad mixture evenly among 4 plates.
- When the salmon is nearly done, coat the asparagus with the remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper. Put the asparagus on the grill. Grill lightly, moving the spears around the heat frequently with tongs, for about 3 minutes.
- Remove the salmon and asparagus from the grill and distribute them evenly among the 4 plates on top of the greens mixture. Drizzle the remaining dressing over the salmon and serve.
- Zest the oranges with a zester or the fine side of a box grater. Finely chop the zest with a knife, then squeeze the juice out of the oranges into a small stainless steel bowl. Add the zest, shallots, brown sugar, and rice vinegar to the orange juice and whisk together. Slowly, in a steady stream, add the canola oil and extra-virgin olive oil while constantly whisking, until combined. Add the salt, pepper, and orange oil; the orange oil is strong, so just a very small amount is needed. Set the dressing aside while preparing the rest of the salad.
- *Boyajian Orange Oil is available at specialty food stores.
- Yield: 1 1/2 cups
ASPARAGUS AND SMOKED SALMON SALAD RECIPE
Provided by classycook
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Place asparagus in the pot, and cook 5 minutes, just until tender. Drain, and set aside. Place the pecans in a skillet over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted. In a large bowl, toss together the asparagus, pecans, red leaf lettuce, peas, and salmon. In a separate bowl, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Toss with the salad or serve on the side.
SALMON & ASPARAGUS SALAD
Smoked Salmon & Asparagus in a Spinach and Shallot salad, with a Dill, Mustard and Worcester Sauce dressing
Provided by chrisbromfield
Time 20m
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Place asparagus tips in a pan and cover with boiling water. Cook on a medium heat for 8 minutes
- Whilst asparagus is cooking, heat the oil in a pan, slice shallots and fry for 2 minutes, then add the bean sprouts. Fry until asparagus is ready
- Whilst asparagus is cooking, whisk thoroughly all the dressing ingredients together
- Toss spinach and rocket together, and slice tomatoes.
- Toss bean sprouts and shallots with the spinach and rocket. Place the salad and the tomatoes on the dish
- Slice salmon and arrange with asparagus on top of salad
- Add dressing and garnish with almond flakes
ASPARAGUS PASTA 'N' SALMON
Asparagus and a light lemon dressing make this pasta salad perfect for spring dinners. Grilling the salmon gives it great flavor.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Sprinkle salmon with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill salmon, covered, over medium heat or broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 12-18 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. , Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. In a large skillet, saute asparagus and leeks in oil with until asparagus is crisp-tender. Sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper., In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, water, broth, dill and lemon juice until smooth; stir into asparagus mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Drain pasta; toss with asparagus mixture. Serve with salmon.
Nutrition Facts :
GRILLED ASPARAGUS SALAD
It's just one of those salads that was created on a gorgeous summer evening with a bunch of stuff I had in the fridge. Grilled asparagus is tossed with spinach and Parmesan cheese. My husband and I love it!
Provided by Heather Hedstrom
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 13m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat a grill for low heat. Combine the lemon juice and olive oil on a plate. Place asparagus on the plate, and roll around to coat.
- Grill asparagus for about 5 minutes, turning at least once, and brushing with the olive oil mixture. Remove from the grill, and place back onto the plate with the oil.
- In a large bowl, combine the spinach, Parmesan cheese, and slivered almonds. Cut asparagus into bite-size pieces, and add to the salad along with the lemon juice and oil from the plate. Toss to blend, then serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 50.3 mg, Sugar 1 g
B.C. ASPARAGUS AND SMOKED SALMON SALAD WITH CHIVE VINAIGRETTE
From British Columbia, Canada comes this salad of delicate asparagus spears draped with smoked salmon to create a special starter salad you can assemble in just 12 minutes. Prepare dressing and asparagus the night before. Wrap asparagus in paper towels in a sealed plastic bag. It will keep in refrigerator overnight. Assemble salad as directed when ready to serve.
Provided by Annacia
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 12m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Partially fill a large frying pan with water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Fill a bowl with ice water.
- In a small bowl, whisk vinegar with Dijon and salt. Whisk in oil. Add chives. Snap off and discard tough ends of asparagus.
- Slip asparagus into boiling water. Cook until tender-crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain. Plunge into ice water. When cool, drain. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Place greens on salad plates. Top with a few asparagus spears. Loosely fold salmon over spears. Drizzle dressing over the top.
Tips:
- To ensure the asparagus remains crisp and flavorful, blanch it before grilling. Blanching helps preserve its vibrant color and nutrients while enhancing its natural sweetness.
- For a smoky flavor, grill the asparagus and salmon over a charcoal or wood fire. Alternatively, use a grill pan or indoor grill if outdoor grilling is not an option.
- Use high-quality olive oil for the marinade and dressing to enhance the overall flavor of the dish. Extra virgin olive oil is an excellent choice due to its rich taste and health benefits.
- To add a zesty touch to the salad, use a citrus-based dressing, such as lemon vinaigrette or orange-honey dressing. The acidity from the citrus will balance the richness of the salmon and asparagus.
- For a more substantial salad, add other vegetables like roasted bell peppers, zucchini, or cherry tomatoes. These additions will increase the nutritional value and add a variety of colors and textures to the dish.
- If you prefer a warm salad, serve the grilled asparagus and salmon immediately after cooking. Alternatively, for a refreshing chilled salad, let the ingredients cool before assembling and serving.
Conclusion:
This asparagus salad with grilled salmon offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures, making it a perfect meal for any occasion. The succulent salmon pairs perfectly with the crisp asparagus, while the tangy dressing adds a burst of freshness. This recipe is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, thanks to the healthy ingredients used. Whether you're a seasoned grill master or a novice cook, this recipe will impress your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied. So fire up your grill and try this fantastic salad for your next meal!
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