Best 15 Blanched Asparagus With Tarragon Dressing Recipes

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Blanched asparagus with tarragon dressing is a classic French dish, often served as a first course or side dish. The asparagus is cooked briefly in boiling water until tender, then immediately transferred to ice water to stop the cooking process and preserve its bright green color. The tarragon dressing is made with fresh tarragon, olive oil, vinegar, and shallots, and adds a bright, herbaceous flavor to the asparagus. This dish is a perfect way to showcase the delicate flavor of asparagus, and is sure to impress your guests.

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

TARRAGON ASPARAGUS



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I grow purple asparagus, so I'm always looking for new ways to prepare it. Recently, my husband and I discovered how wonderful any color of asparagus tastes when it's grilled. -Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup honey
2 to 4 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon

Steps:

  • On a large plate, toss asparagus with oil, salt and pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender, turning occasionally and basting frequently with honey during the last 3 minutes. Sprinkle with tarragon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 302mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TARRAGON ASPARAGUS SALAD



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I love asparagus, and I love it even more when drizzled with my light, lemony vinaigrette dressing with a touch of tarragon. It's perfect as a side for fresh spring meals. -Linda Lace, Winter Park, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon or 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash salt
1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Place the first 7 ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Refrigerate at least 1 hour., In a large skillet, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cook, covered, until crisp-tender, 1-3 minutes. Remove asparagus and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry. Refrigerate, covered, until serving., To serve, shake dressing again. Spoon over asparagus.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 387mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ASPARAGUS WITH CREAMY TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed (about 1 pound 4 ounces)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Spring mix lettuce, for serving
Creamy Herb Vinaigrette, recipe follows
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
1/2 small shallot, minced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a sheet tray with foil.
  • Add the asparagus in a single row to the prepared sheet tray. Drizzle with the olive oil, toss, and then season with some salt and pepper. Roast until tender, 15 minutes.
  • Serve on a bed of spring mix and drizzle with the Creamy Herb Vinaigrette.
  • Add the mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, tarragon and shallots to a bowl and whisk until smooth and emulsified.

ASPARAGUS WITH CREAMY MUSTARD SAUCE



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Spring is the season to take full advantage of the subtle, grassy flavors of asparagus and this easy sauce comes together in minutes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper
Simply Steamed Asparagus

Steps:

  • In a bowl, stir together 2 tablespoonsmayonnaise, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1tablespoon white-wine vinegar, and1 teaspoon Dijon mustard. Season withsalt and pepper. Drizzle over chilled Steamed Asparagus.

ASPARAGUS WITH TARRAGON SHERRY VINAIGRETTE



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Categories     Egg     Steam     Vegetarian     Asparagus     Spring     Tarragon     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lb medium asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar
2 teaspoons minced shallot
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon
1 large egg, hard-boiled

Steps:

  • Steam asparagus on a steamer rack set over boiling water, covered, until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes (depending on thickness), then transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Drain well and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Whisk together vinegar, shallot, mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified. Whisk in tarragon.
  • Halve egg and force each half through a coarse sieve into a bowl. Toss asparagus with 1 tablespoon vinaigrette and divide among 4 plates. Spoon remaining dressing over asparagus and top with egg.

WHITE BEAN AND ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH TARRAGON-LEMON DRESSING



White Bean and Asparagus Salad with Tarragon-Lemon Dressing image

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces dried white beans or 2 (15-ounce) cans Great Northern or cannellini beans
Salt
2 bay leaves, if using dried beans
1 pound asparagus
1/2 cup tarragon leaves
1 teaspoon packed finely grated lemon zest
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 large lemon, juiced, plus more to taste
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • If using canned beans, drain and rinse. If using dried beans, soak in plenty of water for 6 hours or overnight. Drain beans and transfer to a medium pot. Cover beans by 2 inches with water and add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and the bay leaves. Simmer until just tender but not at all mushy, about 45 minutes to 1 1/2 hours, depending upon what kind of beans you're using. Drain.
  • Break off tough ends of the asparagus. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil and prepare a bowl with ice and cold water. Blanch trimmed asparagus for 1 1/2 minutes, or until just cooked through but still firm, then plunge them into the ice bath. Let sit for 5 minutes, then drain. Pat dry and slice diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • In a blender or food processor, combine tarragon, lemon zest, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, the black pepper and the lemon juice, and process until garlic is chopped. Pour in olive oil. Process until mixture is well blended and bright green, about 1 minute.
  • In a large mixing bowl, gently toss together beans, asparagus and dressing. Taste and add more lemon juice and salt if needed.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 318, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 346 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

BALSAMIC ASPARAGUS SALAD



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For this asparagus salad, allow enough time to let the flavors blend for at least an hour. That's one of the secrets to why it tastes so delicious! If you're short on time, use 1/2 cup prepared balsamic vinaigrette instead of making it from scratch. -Dolores Brigham, Inglewood, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup dried cranberries
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Dash salt and pepper
3 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
3 tablespoons chopped cooked bacon or bacon bits

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Transfer to a large bowl; add the onion, red pepper and cranberries., In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper; shake well. Pour over asparagus mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in almonds and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEN BEAN AND ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH CRISPY PROSCIUTTO AND WARM LEMON DRESSING



Green Bean and Asparagus Salad with Crispy Prosciutto and Warm Lemon Dressing image

Provided by Roger Mooking

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 pieces prosciutto, thinly sliced and cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 shallot, diced
1/4 cup sliced skinless almonds
1/4 cup sultana (golden) raisins
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives
Juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoons honey
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces green beans, trimmed and blanched in salted water
1 bunch asparagus, bottoms trimmed and blanched in salted water

Steps:

  • For the crispy prosciutto:
  • Heat a nonstick saute pan over medium-high heat. Put the prosciutto pieces in the pan and cook until crisp. Remove the prosciutto from the heat and reserve for the green bean and asparagus salad.
  • For the warm lemon dressing:
  • Put 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pan over medium- high heat. Add the shallots and season with salt. Saute the shallots until tender. Add the almonds, raisins, and olives, and mix to incorporate. Add the lemon juice and honey, stir to combine. Add the remaining olive oil, season with salt and pepper and remove from the heat.
  • For the green bean and asparagus salad:
  • Cut the green beans and asparagus into 1-inch pieces and put in a bowl. Pour the warm lemon dressing over the green beans and asparagus. Toss to combine and garnish with the crispy prosciutto.

WARM ASPARAGUS WITH TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE



Warm Asparagus With Tarragon Vinaigrette image

This is one of two Runner-Up recipes for 1993 in the San Francisco Chronicle, and was developed by Georgeanne Brennan.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Vegetable

Time 13m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup champagne vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
2 shallots, peeled and finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon
2 lbs asparagus

Steps:

  • Put the mustard in a small bowl. Whisk in the vinegar, salt and pepper. Slowly add the olive oil, whisking constantly, until completely incorporated. Stir in the shallots and tarragon. Set aside for at least 15 minutes.
  • Trim the asparagus, discarding woody ends. Steam, roast or grill the spears whole until just tender when pierced with a fork. Do not overcook.
  • Arrange the still-warm asparagus on a warm serving plate, spoon the dressing over it and turn the asparagus gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.2, Fat 27.9, SaturatedFat 4, Sodium 264.4, Carbohydrate 12.9, Fiber 5, Sugar 3.2, Protein 6.6

ASPARAGUS VINAIGRETTE



Asparagus Vinaigrette image

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.

ASPARAGUS WITH SALSA VERDE AND SCARLET ONIONS



Asparagus With Salsa Verde and Scarlet Onions image

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     side dish

Time 25m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 small red onion, sliced into thin rounds
A few tablespoons white wine vinegar or champagne vinegar, more to taste
Sea salt
1 1/2 pounds asparagus
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 tablespoons chopped tarragon
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed
1 wide band orange zest, finely slivered and blanched for 10 seconds
4 to 5 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon orange juice
Black pepper

Steps:

  • Separate sliced onion rings and toss with vinegar and a pinch of salt. Set aside in refrigerator.
  • If asparagus spears are thick, peel stalks and cut off tough stem ends. If they are thin, snap off bottom of each stalk where it breaks easily and trim ends. Simmer asparagus with water to cover until bright green but still a little firm, about 3 minutes for thin spears, 5 minutes or longer for fat. They can be a bit underdone. Remove to a towel to dry; asparagus will finish cooking as it sits.
  • Put parsley, tarragon and capers in a bowl. Finely dice half the orange zest, then dice half the pickled onion. Add diced zest and onion to bowl. Stir in oil, mustard, orange juice and vinegar to taste. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Lay asparagus on a platter. Ladle sauce over stems and tips and finish with remaining slivered orange zest and pickled onion rings. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 185, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 509 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BROILED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON TARRAGON DRESSING



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Asparagus broiled with a Dijon, lemon, and tarragon dressing. The dressing really brightens the taste. Quick to assemble and make.

Provided by Jill815

Categories     Baked Asparagus

Time 23m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bunch asparagus spears, trimmed
4 teaspoons olive oil
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 shallot, minced
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack at about 6 inches from the heat source.
  • Toss the asparagus with 4 teaspoons olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread out onto the prepared baking sheet, and broil in the preheated oven until the asparagus spears are just tender and begin to turn lightly brown, about 8 minutes. Turn the spears over halfway through cooking.
  • While the spears are cooking, prepare the dressing by whisking together the lemon juice, shallot, tarragon, mustard, and olive oil in a small bowl; season to taste with salt and pepper. Once the asparagus is done, place it onto a serving platter and pour the dressing overtop.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 112 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

SOLE-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS WITH TANGERINE BEURRE BLANC



Sole-Wrapped Asparagus with Tangerine Beurre Blanc image

Categories     Citrus     Fish     Vegetable     Bake     Passover     Low/No Sugar     Asparagus     Spring     Tangerine     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

For fish
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons chopped shallot
4 (2- by 1-inch) strips fresh tangerine zest
1 lb medium asparagus
4 (5- to 6-oz) skinless gray sole or flounder fillets
1/2 cup water
For beurre blanc
1/2 cup fresh tangerine juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
1 stick (1/2 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into tablespoon pieces
1/4 teaspoon salt
cayenne
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Prepare fish:
  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Brush a 13- by 9-inch roasting pan with some of melted butter, then sprinkle shallot and zest in pan.
  • Trim asparagus to about 7 inches long, then peel spears starting from 2 inches below tip of each.
  • Arrange fish fillets, skinned sides up, on a work surface and season with salt and pepper. Lay 5 or 6 asparagus perpendicularly across 1 fillet and wrap fish around them to make a bundle. Repeat with remaining fillets and asparagus. Transfer bundles, seam sides down, to roasting pan and brush fish with remaining melted butter. Season with salt and pepper, then add water to pan. Cover pan tightly with foil and bake until fish is just cooked through and asparagus is crisp-tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Make beurre blanc while fish bakes:
  • Boil tangerine juice with shallot in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat until reduced to about 2 tablespoons, 4 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat to moderately low, then whisk in 1 tablespoon butter, whisking constantly. Add remaining butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking constantly, adding each piece before previous one has completely melted, and lifting pan from heat occasionally to cool mixture. Remove from heat and stir in salt, cayenne, and lemon juice.
  • Transfer fish with a slotted spatula to a platter and reserve pan juices. Cover fish with foil. Discard zest, then pour pan juices into a 10-inch skillet and boil over moderately high heat until reduced to about 2 tablespoons, about 2 minutes. Gradually whisk into beurre blanc.
  • Blot any liquid accumulated on platter with paper towels, then spoon sauce over fish.

ASPARAGUS AND GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH HERB DIJON DRESSING



Asparagus and Green Bean Salad with Herb Dijon Dressing image

Make and share this Asparagus and Green Bean Salad with Herb Dijon Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by onionjs

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 shallot, brunoise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon basil, chopped
1 teaspoon tarragon, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
12 green beans, trimmed
6 asparagus spears, trimmed
4 cups packed baby greens
3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Combine vinegar, shallot, dijon, basil, tarragon and time.
  • Slowly whisk in oil to form an emulsion.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Blanch beans and asparagus in boiling salted water until al dente; shock in ice water and pat dry Combine lettuce, beans, asparagus and tomatoes; toss with dressing.
  • Arrange in bowl, top with blue cheese, garnish with basil leaves.

BLANCHED ASPARAGUS WITH TARRAGON DRESSING



Blanched Asparagus with Tarragon Dressing image

Categories     Dill     Salad Dressing     Spring

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds 2 pounds asparagus, trimmed
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup Champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons minced fresh Tarragon, Basil or Dill
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 clove small clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Prepare Asparagus
  • Thicker asparagus works great for this method. If using, use a vegetable peeler to peel bottom third of asparagus spears. Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until just crisp-tender. Depending on the thickness of your asparagus this could be anywhere from 1-3 minutes. Drain; and immerse in ice water bath to cool quickly. Once cold, drain again. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Pat dry; wrap in paper towels, then plastic, and refrigerate.) Tarragon Dressing This is just a suggestion, any fresh herb variation will be good... I like tarragon or basil best.
  • Make Dressing
  • Tarragon Dressing This is just a suggestion, any fresh herb variation will be good... I like tarragon or basil best.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender asparagus spears for the best results.
  • Blanch the asparagus in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, or until just tender. Immediately transfer the asparagus to an ice bath to stop the cooking process and preserve the bright green color.
  • Make sure the tarragon dressing is well-chilled before serving. This will help to enhance the flavors of the dressing and make it more refreshing.
  • Garnish the asparagus with fresh tarragon leaves for a pop of color and flavor.
  • Serve the asparagus as a side dish or as a light lunch or dinner option.

Conclusion:

Blanched asparagus with tarragon dressing is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for any occasion. The asparagus is tender and flavorful, while the tarragon dressing is light and refreshing. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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