Best 12 Asparagus Snap Pea And Avocado Salad Recipes

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Welcome to the delightful world of flavors and textures, where asparagus, snap peas, and avocado unite in a refreshing and vibrant salad. This culinary creation is a symphony of colors and tastes, featuring crisp asparagus, tender snap peas, and creamy avocado, all tossed in a tantalizing dressing. Bursting with nutrients and antioxidants, this salad not only satisfies your taste buds but also nourishes your body. Let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for this delectable dish, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

ASPARAGUS, SNAP PEA, AND AVOCADO PASTA



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This spring pasta recipe comes from reader Allison Stockman of London, England.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths
1 pound sugar snap peas, strings removed
1 pound bow-tie pasta (farfalle)
4 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint, parsley, or basil
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan or pecorino cheese, plus more for serving, if desired

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook asparagus until bright green, about 2 minutes. Add snap peas; cook 30 seconds. With a slotted spoon or a small sieve, scoop out vegetables; transfer to a bowl.
  • Return water to a boil; add pasta and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water; set pasta aside in colander.
  • In pasta pot, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add asparagus, snap peas, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing, until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter, cooked pasta, avocado, herbs, cheese, and reserved pasta water. Toss to combine; season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with additional cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 17 g

SAUTEED ASPARAGUS AND SNAP PEAS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound asparagus
3/4-pound sugar snap peas
2 tablespoons good olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Red pepper flakes, optional
Sea salt, for serving

Steps:

  • Cut off the tough ends of the asparagus and slice the stalks diagonally into 2-inch pieces. Snap off the stem ends of the snap peas and pull the string down the length of the vegetable.
  • Warm the olive oil in a large saute pan over a medium heat and add the asparagus and snap peas. Add the salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, to taste, if desired. Cook for approximately 5 to10 minutes until al dente, tossing occasionally. Sprinkle with sea salt and serve hot.

PEA AND AVOCADO SALAD



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Simple yet very pretty side dish. Add in options include drained, chopped water chestnuts, peppers (spicy), flavored mayo, or any veggie that will complement it.

Provided by ELA33INE

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Pea Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 avocados, halved lengthwise and pitted
1 lemon, juiced
½ cup cooked small shrimp
½ cup frozen petite peas, thawed
¼ cup black olives, chopped
¼ cup diced sweet onion
¼ cup diced celery
1 dash garlic powder
1 dash onion powder
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup mayonnaise, or as needed

Steps:

  • Scoop out meat from each avocado half, and cube. Reserve the peels. Place cubes in a bowl. Sprinkle cubes and inside of peels with lemon juice.
  • In the bowl with avocado, gently mix the shrimp, peas, olives, onion, and celery. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Fold in enough mayonnaise to evenly moisten all ingredients. Spoon the mixture into the reserved peels, and serve within 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 18.2 mg, Fat 20.8 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 155.1 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

ASPARAGUS, SNOW PEA, AND RADISH SALAD



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This recipe came from a close family friend. We have it every Easter and it's always a hit! Thanks Sharon!

Provided by NutritionSuz

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Asparagus Salad Recipes

Time 1h12m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ¼ pounds asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
½ pound snow peas, ends and strings removed, cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
15 small radishes, trimmed and thinly sliced
3 scallions, thinly sliced
¼ cup fresh snipped dill
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon white sugar
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add asparagus; boil for 1 minute. Add snow peas to asparagus, boil for 1 minute more. Drain and pat dry.
  • Transfer asparagus and snow peas to a large bowl. Add radishes, scallions, and dill; toss salad gently to combine.
  • Whisk oil, sugar, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl; pour over salad and toss to coat. Set aside at room temperature to allow flavors to blend; about 1 hour. Drizzle lime juice over salad; toss gently until combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 298.2 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

ASPARAGUS AND AVOCADO SALAD



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Provided by Jim Lahey

Categories     Salad     Appetizer     Side     Vegetarian     Mint     Asparagus     Avocado     Spring     Healthy     Vegan     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

160 grams (4 or 5) thick asparagus spears
1 avocado, halved, pitted, and peeled
16 fresh mint leaves, chopped
1/2 lime
20 grams (about 2 tablespoons) extra-virgin olive oil
Pinch of fine sea salt per serving

Steps:

  • 1 Cut away about 2 inches of the base of each asparagus spear. With a vegetable peeler, shave the entire asparagus from bottom to top, reversing your grip and rotating as necessary to shave as much as possible. Don't rush it; be deliberate for the greatest precision.
  • 2 Divide the asparagus strips among 4 salad plates. Cut each avocado half into 4 sections and place 2 wedges on each salad. Sprinkle with the mint leaves. Squeeze lime juice over the salads, drizzle evenly with the oil, and sprinkle with salt.

ASPARAGUS, SNAP PEA AND AVOCADO SALAD



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Make and share this Asparagus, Snap Pea and Avocado Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by carolinafan

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

coarse salt
pepper
1 lb asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into 2-inch wedges
1 lb sugar snap pea, strings removed
1 lb bow tie pasta (farfalle)
4 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1/2 cup fresh parsley or 1/2 cup fresh basil
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup pecorino cheese, plus more for serving, if desired

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook asparagus until bright green, about 2 minutes. Add snap peas; cook 30 seconds. With a slotted spoon or a small sieve, scoop out vegetables; transfer to a bowl.
  • Return water to a boil; add pasta and cook until al dente, according to package directions. Drain; reserving 1 cup pasta water; set pasta aside in colander.
  • In pasta pot, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add asparagus, snap peas and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing until vegetables are crisp-tender; about 2 minutes. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter, cooked pasta, avocado, herbs, cheese, and reserved pasta water. Toss to combine; season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with additional cheese; if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.2, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 91.5, Sodium 214.1, Carbohydrate 67.4, Fiber 9.2, Sugar 3.9, Protein 18.3

RADISH, AVOCADO AND ASPARAGUS SALAD



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup walnuts, toasted
1 tablespoon chopped shallot
1 clove garlic, smashed
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound asparagus, trimmed
8 ounces red radishes, cut into 1/4-inch wedges
1 lemon, halved
1 avocado, sliced into wedges
Finely chopped fresh tarragon, for garnish

Steps:

  • To make the dressing: In the bowl of a food processor or mini chopper, add the walnuts, shallots and garlic. Pulse until the walnuts are crumbly but the mixture is starting to get a little pasty. Add the oil, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper and puree until smooth. Adjust the seasoning if necessary.
  • For the salad: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Fill a large bowl with cold water and ice and set aside. Cook the asparagus until crisp-tender, 1 to 2 minutes, then transfer immediately to the ice bath to chill for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and pat dry. Cut diagonally on a long, sharp bias into 2-inch pieces. Add to a serving bowl.
  • Add the radishes to the asparagus. Squeeze the lemon juice over the vegetables and season with a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Gently toss. Spoon the dressing over the salad and toss again. Arrange the avocado over the salad, then garnish with the tarragon and serve immediately.

PEA AND ASPARAGUS SALAD



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Instead of making ribbons, thinly slice your asparagus on a strong bias -- this gives the raw vegetable a crisp-tender bite, and it isn't as stringy.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 bunch (8 ounces) asparagus
1 1/2 cups shelled English peas, blanched
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves (torn, if large), plus more for serving
1/4 cup chopped toasted almonds, plus more for serving
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Trim asparagus. Thinly slice on a strong bias. Toss with peas, mint, almonds, oil, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper, and serve, topped with more mint and almonds.

PEA, ASPARAGUS, AND FAVA BEAN SALAD



Pea, Asparagus, and Fava Bean Salad image

Provided by Melissa Hamilton

Categories     Salad     Bean     Cheese     Side     Easter     Bacon     Asparagus     Pea     Spring     Shallot     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon finely grated Pecorino or Parmesan
1 tablespoon (or more) fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
2 cups fresh fava beans (from about 2 pounds pods) or frozen fava beans, thawed
2 bunches asparagus, trimmed, stalks peeled if thick
1 cup shelled fresh peas (from about 1 pound pods) or frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 shallot, thinly sliced
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Whisk olive oil, Pecorino, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a medium bowl to blend. Season with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice, if desired. Set dressing aside.
  • If using fresh fava beans, cook in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a colander set in a bowl of ice water (do not cook frozen beans). Drain and peel; place in a large bowl.
  • Return water in saucepan to a boil; add asparagus and cook until just tender, about 4 minutes. Using tongs, transfer to colander in ice water.
  • If using fresh peas, return water in saucepan to a boil; add peas and cook until tender, about 3 minutes (do not cook frozen peas). Drain; transfer to colander in ice water. Drain vegetables. Add to bowl with fava beans.
  • Combine vegetable oil and shallot in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until shallot is golden brown and crisp, 10-12 minutes. Transfer shallot to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Add dressing to bowl with vegetables, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Transfer salad to a serving platter and top with shallot and bacon.
  • DO AHEAD: Dressing and vegetables can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately and chill.

PEA, ASPARAGUS AND ARUGULA CHOPPED SALAD



Pea, Asparagus And Arugula Chopped Salad image

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     project, salads and dressings

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Sea salt
1/2 cup peas
6 spears asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon thinly sliced garlic chives, or chives and 1/2 small garlic clove, crushed
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup roughly chopped baby arugula
2 cups 1/4-inch slices lollo rosso or red leaf lettuce
1 tablespoon chopped tarragon
1 1/2-inch piece daikon radish, sliced into paper thin rounds with a vegetable peeler (cut rounds in half if larger than 1 inch in diameter)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add peas, and cook until tender but still slightly firm, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove peas to a strainer and cool under cold running water. Let dry. Bring water back to a boil. Add asparagus, and cook until tender but still slightly crisp, about 4 minutes. Drain, and cool under cold running water. Dry on a dish towel, then slice into 3/4-inch pieces (there should be about 1 cup). Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together garlic chives, vinegar, mustard, large pinch salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in oil until emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning; it should be highly seasoned.
  • In a large serving bowl, combine arugula, lollo rosso, peas, asparagus, tarragon and daikon radish. Pour about half the dressing on top, and toss to coat vegetables, adding more dressing if necessary. Let sit for 15 minutes. Taste, and adjust seasoning once more before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 127, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 324 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ASPARAGUS AVOCADO TOMATO SALAD



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Make and share this Asparagus Avocado Tomato Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MissyMid-West

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups asparagus
1 cup avocado (ripe)
1 cup tomatoes, vine ripe if possible
1/2 cup vinaigrette dressing, use your favorite
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Slice Asparagus diagonally then steam the asparagus until it is still a bit firm and crunchy. You do not want it mushy.
  • Chop tomatoes & chop Avocado's Add all above to a large bowl.
  • Pour over Italian or Greek Vinaigrette salad dressing.
  • Add salt pepper to taste*If you like garlic add some fresh pressed.
  • it is always great!
  • Toss and stick in the fridge for an hour.
  • Ready to serve!
  • Any leftovers squeeze a bit of lemon and toss to keep the avocado fresh for the next eating encounter.
  • ~ENJOY~.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.2, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 3.7, Sodium 17.8, Carbohydrate 9.4, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 3.4, Protein 3.3

ASPARAGUS & SNAP PEA SALAD



Asparagus & Snap Pea Salad image

Perfect for when you're expecting a large number of guests for dinner, this salad boasts springtime flavors. It's usually the first empty bowl at a potluck.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 14 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
DRESSING:
1/3 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
SALAD:
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups fresh sugar snap peas, cut into thirds
1 small sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta or Gorgonzola cheese
1 cup glazed walnuts, coarsely chopped
2/3 cup dried cherries

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus in batches; cook, uncovered, 2-4 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Remove asparagus and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. In a large bowl, combine asparagus, tomatoes, snap peas, red pepper and onion. Drizzle dressing over asparagus mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving., Just before serving, stir in cheese, walnuts and cherries.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Choose fresh and crisp vegetables: The quality of your vegetables will greatly impact the taste of your salad. Look for asparagus and snap peas that are bright green and firm, and avocados that are ripe but not mushy.
  • Blanch the asparagus and snap peas: Blanching is a quick cooking method that helps to preserve the鮮豔的顏色 and crisp texture of the vegetables. To blanch, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the vegetables and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp. Immediately remove the vegetables from the boiling water and transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • Use a variety of textures: This salad is all about the textures! The crisp vegetables, creamy avocado, and crunchy almonds add different elements that make each bite interesting.
  • Dress the salad just before serving: This will help to prevent the greens from wilting. If you are making the salad ahead of time, dress it just before serving or store the dressing separately and add it to the salad when you're ready to eat.

Conclusion:

This asparagus, snap pea, and avocado salad is a refreshing and delicious side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and packed with flavor. The combination of fresh vegetables, creamy avocado, and crunchy almonds makes this salad a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give this one a try!

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