Best 14 Asparagus With Sesame Oil Vinaigrette Recipes

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Asparagus with sesame oil vinaigrette is a simple, yet elegant dish that can be served as an appetizer or side dish. The combination of fresh, crisp asparagus and rich, nutty sesame oil creates a flavor that is both complex and satisfying. This dish can be prepared in just minutes, making it a great option for busy weeknights.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ASPARAGUS WITH SESAME VINAIGRETTE



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This crisp side dish with asparagus and a tasty vinaigrette is ready in minutes. "I serve this whenever fresh asparagus is on sale," says Nancee Melin of Tucson, Arizona. "The dressing can be made ahead for swift assembly later."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons chopped sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons chopped tomato
1 teaspoon minced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Place asparagus and water in a microwave-safe dish; cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry. , In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, sesame seeds, olive oil, sesame oil, sugar and garlic powder; shake well. Place the asparagus, red pepper and tomato in a serving dish. Drizzle with dressing; sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 317mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SESAME GRILLED ASPARAGUS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h38m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound asparagus
2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • In a shallow pan, soak skewers in cold water for 1 hour, then drain and set aside.
  • Preheat grill to high. Snap off the woody bases of the asparagus and discard. Skewer 4 or 5 asparagus spears together, using the toothpicks or 2 bamboo skewers, forming a raft shape.
  • In a small bowl, combine the sesame oil, soy sauce, and garlic and stir with a fork to mix. Brush this mixture on the asparagus rafts on both sides. Season the asparagus with a little salt and lots of pepper.
  • When ready to cook, place the asparagus rafts on the hot grate and grill until nicely browned on both sides, 2 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds as they grill. You can serve the asparagus as rafts or unskewered.

SESAME ASPARAGUS VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Ming Tsai

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bunch asparagus, blanched and refreshed
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons canola oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon toasted white sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Cut 2-inch asparagus spears and save. Take the rest of the asparagus and roughly chop. In a blender, add 1/2 cup chopped asparagus with mustard and juice. Blend at high speed and add oils. Check for seasoning. Toss spears in vinaigrette. Drizzle a little of the vinaigrette on the plate. Garnish with sesame seeds.

CHILLED ASPARAGUS WITH SESAME VINAIGRETTE



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Categories     Vegetable     Side     Picnic     Vegetarian     Asparagus     Spring     Summer     Healthy     Vegan     Sesame     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons oriental sesame oil
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
Sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Cook asparagus in large skillet of boiling salted water until just crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water and drain well. Pat dry with paper towels. Arrange on platter. Mix sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce and sugar in small bowl. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Asparagus and dressing can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate.) Spoon dressing over asparagus. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

STEAMED ASPARAGUS WITH SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Side     Steam     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Low Sodium     Asparagus     Spring     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Vegan     Shallot     Bon Appétit

Number Of Ingredients 7

Asparagus
Red wine vinegar
Extra-virgin olive oil
Finely chopped shallots
Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Drizzle steamed asparagus with a vinaigrette of red wine vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, finely chopped shallots, and chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

ASPARAGUS VINAIGRETTE



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Asparagus is at its flavorful best for only a short time, usually between March and May, when you'll want to avail yourself of its abundance. There are, of course, a number of ways to prepare and serve asparagus, but this method, in which it is paired with a savory vinaigrette, is one of Martha's seasonal favorites.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 9

Coarse salt
2 bunches asparagus (about 2 pounds), trimmed
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
Pinch of sugar
Freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh tarragon

Steps:

  • Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a generous amount of salt, and the asparagus. Return to a boil, and cook until asparagus are bright green and tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer to ice bath to cool. Drain well, pat dry, and transfer to a serving platter.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together mustard, vinegar, and sugar. Season with a pinch each of salt and pepper. Whisk in oil. Add lemon zest and tarragon; whisk to combine. Taste, and adjust for seasoning. Drizzle over asparagus. Serve immediately, or let stand at room temperature for up to 30 minutes before serving.

CHILLED ASPARAGUS WITH SESAME VINAIGRETTE



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Asparagus with an Asian influence. This makes a delicious cold or room temperature side dish that pairs well with Oriental main dishes or any type of grilled meat.Easy to make and it can be prepared in advance. Originally from a local paper.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Vegetable

Time 19m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs asparagus, trimmed
8 teaspoons sesame oil
4 teaspoons rice vinegar
4 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Cook asparagus in a large skillet of boiling, salted water until just crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
  • Drain; rinse with cold water and drain well.
  • Pat dry with paper towels.
  • Arrange on a platter.
  • Mix sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar in a small bowl and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • (Asparagus and sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate.) To serve, spoon dressing over asparagus, sprinkle with toasted sesame seed and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.6, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 183.5, Carbohydrate 5.4, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 2, Protein 3

GRILLED SOY-SESAME ASPARAGUS



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This asparagus pairs especially well with Asian types of grilled foods, such as kebabs or satays.

Provided by Sue Lau

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 18m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 ½ pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat grill for high heat.
  • In a bowl, mix sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, and brown sugar. Place asparagus in the bowl, and toss to coat.
  • Lightly oil a fine-mesh grill grate. Place asparagus on grate, and cook 8 minutes, until tender but firm. Garnish with sesame seeds to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 230.1 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

ASPARAGUS WITH ORANGE VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound asparagus
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon sweet hot mustard
1 tablespoon orange juice

Steps:

  • Wash asparagus, then trim by breaking at the point where the tough woody part of the stem meets the tender part. Steam over hot water for about 7 minutes, depending on thickness of spears; then, drain.
  • Whisk the orange rind with oil, mustard and orange juice, and spoon over the asparagus, turning them to coat.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 71, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 32 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SIMPLY SESAME ASPARAGUS



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Perfect for grilling! A simple and easy dish to prepare that's packed with great flavor. I love to serve this in the summer with grilled meats or salmon.

Provided by cookin

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
¼ cup sesame oil
1 tablespoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Toss asparagus and sesame oil together in a bowl until asparagus is completely coated. Season with coarse salt.
  • Cook asparagus on the preheated grill, turning every 2 minutes, until browned and tender yet still crisp to the bite, about 8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.1 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 1442.3 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

ASPARAGUS VINAIGRETTE



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Here's a cool change of pace from your ordinary asparagus. Enjoy chilled asparagus in a flavorful vinaigrette dressing.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 3h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 lb fresh asparagus spears
1 cup olive oil
1/3 cup white vinegar
2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
2 cloves garlic, crushed
Romaine lettuce leaves
Tomato slices
Radish roses, if desired

Steps:

  • Place asparagus in 8-inch square (2-quart) microwavable dish; add 1/4 cup water. Cover; microwave on High 6 to 9 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
  • In tightly covered container, shake oil, vinegar, oregano, salt, pepper, mustard and garlic until well blended. Pour vinaigrette over hot asparagus, turning asparagus until well coated. Cover and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours or until chilled.
  • Just before serving, remove asparagus from vinaigrette; reserve vinaigrette. Arrange asparagus, romaine and tomato in separate sections on serving platter. Drizzle vinaigrette over vegetables. Garnish with radish roses.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 150 mg

SESAME ASPARAGUS



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This recipe uses a lower-fat version of a Chinese cooking technique called dry sauteeing.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegan Recipes

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound asparagus
2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 teaspoons soy sauce (low sodium, if desired)
Dash of toasted sesame oil
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Trim tough ends from asparagus spears. Set spears aside.
  • Heat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet for about 2 minutes over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon peanut oil and half of the asparagus in a single layer.
  • Cook for 3 to 4 minutes without turning. Shake pan occasionally. Turn, and cook 3 minutes more. Asparagus should be bright green with brown spots.
  • Add 1 tablespoon shallots and half the sesame seeds, and cook, shaking the pan to toss asparagus, for 1 to 2 minutes or until shallots are transparent. Do not let them burn.
  • Add half the soy sauce, sesame oil, and pepper, and cook 30 seconds. Transfer to a plate, and keep warm. Repeat with remaining asparagus. Keep warm until ready to serve.

ASPARAGUS WITH CHINESE VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     appetizer, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

16 asparagus spears
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon canola oil
1/2 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon rice vinegar

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

ASPARAGUS 'N' VINAIGRETTE



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"Living in the Midwest, we anticipate spring treats like fresh asparagus all winter long," affirms Mickey Kelly, Burnsville, Minnesota. "Our three small children can't help but snitch a taste when this dish is chilling in the fridge. I use the vinaigrette dressing on salads, sliced tomatoes and other steamed vegetables as well."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place asparagus in a steamer basket. Place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover; steam for 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Immediately rinse in cold water. Place asparagus and green onions in a bowl., Whisk together the oil, vinegar, teriyaki sauce, sugar, salt and pepper. Pour over asparagus mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest asparagus possible, with tight, closed tips and no signs of wilting.
  • Trim the asparagus spears by snapping off the tough, woody ends.
  • Blanch the asparagus in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
  • For the sesame oil vinaigrette, use a good quality sesame oil and rice vinegar.
  • Season the vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Toss the blanched asparagus with the vinaigrette and sesame seeds.
  • Serve the asparagus warm or at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Asparagus with Sesame Oil Vinaigrette is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make side dish. It's perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a special occasion dinner. The sesame oil vinaigrette adds a nutty, slightly sweet flavor to the asparagus, and the sesame seeds add a nice crunch. This dish is also a good source of vitamins A, C, and K.

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