Asparagus, a spring vegetable known for its vibrant green color and delicate flavor, pairs wonderfully with a tangy, lemony garlic dressing to create a refreshing and flavorful dish. This chilled asparagus recipe is perfect for those who enjoy light and healthy meals, and it's a great way to showcase the natural flavors of asparagus. With just a few simple ingredients and a few easy steps, you can enjoy this delicious and satisfying dish that's perfect for a summer lunch or a light dinner.
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CHILLED MARINATED ASPARAGUS
"My mother had surgery a few years back in spring, so my two sisters and I were challenged to prepare dishes like this that would keep well and still taste great as leftovers," recalls Nicole LeCroy of Nashville, Tennessee. "Mom got her appetite back when she tried this cool and crunch asparagus that gets a flavor boost from soy sauce. It's a nice accompaniment to chicken, roast beef or ham."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, oil, lemon juice and garlic powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Refrigerate until cool. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse in cold water., Place asparagus in a large resealable plastic bag; add marinade. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight, turning occasionally. Drain and discard marinade. Place asparagus on a serving plate; sprinkle with pecans.
Nutrition Facts :
EASY-PEASY CHILLED ASPARAGUS
I make this for every special occasion.. very easy,can be made a day or two ahead. You can use any kind of bottled salad dressing,although Greek,Balsamic,and Honey Mustard work well.
Provided by Messy Kitchen Maid
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Cut Asparagus approximately 3 inches off the ends.
- Steam until cooked but still somewhat firm.
- Drain water.
- While still warm,drizzle bottle dressing over top.
- Let it cool for a few minutes .
- Slice lemon into thin slices.
- Arrange Asparagus decoratively on platter with lemon slices and chopped parsley.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.1, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 30.3, Sodium 411.2, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 6.9, Protein 5.9
CHILLED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMONY GARLIC DRESSING
Great when it's too hot for warm food. Low cal, heart healthy side dish from the American Heart Association Around the World Cookbook.
Provided by littleturtle
Categories Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix together first five ingredients until smooth.
- Cover and chill until serving time.
- Boil asparagus for 5 minutes (until crisp-tender).
- Drain (I've served this dish hot by tossing the asparagus in the pan with the dressing and heating for 1-2 minutes at this point).
- Rinse with cold water and drain again.
- Cover and chill until serving time.
- To serve, gently toss asparagus spears with dressing.
- Sprinkle lightly with poppy seeds, if desired.
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a large bowl toss the asparagus in the olive oil, and liberally season with salt and pepper. Spread the stalks out on a baking sheet, in a single layer, and roast until tender but still firm and moist, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, vigorously whisk together the mustard and lemon juice. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil, whisking quickly to emulsify the olive oil into the juice mixture. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Transfer the asparagus to a serving platter, toss with the vinaigrette and serve. The dish may be eaten warm or cold.
CHILLED ASPARAGUS SALAD
I like to use a kitchen scissor to cut only the very bottom from the stalk; breaking it off causes more of the bottom to go to waste, which is otherwise perfectly edible. With the smaller, thinner "pencil" asparagus, the stalks are too thin to peel and you need that protective layer so the asparagus keep their shape during cooking. For larger asparagus, where the skin is tougher, I do peel the stalk but leave the tip and an inch or so below the tip, unpeeled. The top is tender enough that it can be cooked as is.
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Categories side-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- I like asparagus al dente, slightly crunchy. Bring the water to a boil in a large pot over medium heat. Add salt until it tastes like mild seawater. How will you know? Take a little water with a spoon and taste it, then add the sugar.
- Prepare an ice bath by filling a bowl, large enough to hold the asparagus, with cold water. Add some ice cubes. Plunge the asparagus into the ice bath before cooking. This will help to bring any limp stalks back to life. Remove from the ice bath, plunge them into the boiling water and allow them to cook, 2 to 3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the water, transferring them immediately to the same ice bath. Allow them to sit in the ice bath for a few minutes, swirling them gently in the water to assure they are all cooling quickly in the cold water.
- The most important step for this dish? Drying the stalks once they are removed from the ice bath. Taking care that no water gets into the final salad is the best way to assure that the maximum flavor will be enjoyed! Transfer the asparagus to a large plate or platter lined with a kitchen towel and refrigerate.
- In a medium bowl, combine the lemon juice, white wine vinegar, honey and mustard. Stir to blend. Whisk in the olive oil in an even, steady stream. When all of the oil has been integrated, taste and adjust the seasoning, if needed.
- When ready to serve, remove the kitchen towel from the asparagus and simply toss the asparagus in the dressing to coat them completely. Arrange the stalks on plates and serve.
LEMONY ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH SHAVED CHEESE AND NUTS
Less is more when it comes to asparagus, especially those first tender stalks that show up in spring. Here they're quickly steamed and turned into an elegant salad tossed with a lemony, shallot dressing, and enriched with plenty of grated Manchego or other cheese. Chopped pistachios add another shade of green to the plate along with their sweet crunch, but use any nuts you like, or skip them entirely. This tangy, bright salad doesn't need them.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories vegetables, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, spread pistachios in an even layer and toast for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool enough to handle, then roughly chop.
- Meanwhile, fill a large skillet with 1-inch water. Place steam basket on top, cover and bring to a simmer. Steam asparagus until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain.
- Finely chop 3 tablespoons mixed soft herbs. In a medium bowl, combine shallot, lemon juice, a pinch of salt and the pepper, and let sit for 2 minutes. Whisk in oil, then stir in pistachios, cheese and chopped herbs.
- To serve, drizzle asparagus with oil and salt to taste. Dollop with dressing, tear remaining 1/2 cup herbs on top, and sprinkle generously with more cheese. Taste and adjust salt as needed.
LEMONY MARINATED ASPARAGUS
Lemon and asparagus - meant to be! This super-easy, super-zingy springtime dish comes together in minutes, hanging out in the fridge until you're ready to serve it.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Snap or trim the tough ends of the asparagus and discard. Wash asparagus thoroughly.
- Fill a large bowl with water and ice. Set aside.
- Bring a large pot filled 3/4 of the way full with water to a full boil. Immerse asparagus and cook for about two minutes, until bright green.
- Plunge asparagus in a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain.
- Lay asparagus in an 8 x 8 baking dish or container.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasons if desired.
- Pour vinaigrette over asparagus. Cover dish and refrigerate for 8 hours, or up to 24 hours.
- Remove asparagus from marinade and serve.
ZESTY MARINATED ASPARAGUS
Tender asparagus is marinated in a balsamic vinaigrette and sprinkled with tangy lemon zest and fresh parsley. This is a quick and easy side dish.
Provided by KNITMAMA
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 3h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch asparagus just until tender, about 1 minute. Plunge into a bowl of cold water to cool. Drain asparagus and place in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour in vinaigrette and seal bag. Refrigerate at least 3 hours, turning bag occasionally.
- Just before serving, drain asparagus, reserving vinaigrette. Arrange on a serving platter and sprinkle with lemon zest, parsley, salt, and pepper. Serve reserved vinaigrette in a small dish on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fat 27.5 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 1782.6 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
LEMON ASPARAGUS
My fiance loves this recipe. We often eat it with BBQ during the summer.
Provided by Emily
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus Baked
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- Coat asparagus with vegetable and arrange on a baking sheet. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Roast in preheated oven until lightly browned at the tips, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine lemon juice, butter, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in on high in microwave until butter is completely melted, about 1 minute; stir to combine. Pour butter mixture over roasted asparagus and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 604.6 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON DRESSING
Although steamed asparagus has an unmatched purity of taste, I love the earthy, charred flavor added by the grill, a flavor that can also be achieved with stove-top pan grilling, which combines high heat and a dry, heavy skillet.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Snap off the woody ends of the asparagus; most spears will break an inch or two from the bottom. Peel the stalks up to the flower bud. Meanwhile, start a charcoal fire or heat a gas grill; if you're cooking indoors, heat a cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it smokes.
- To grill the asparagus spears, toss them with about a tablespoon of oil, mixing with your hands until spears are coated. Season well with salt and pepper. Grill until tender and browned in spots, turning once or twice, in all 5 to 10 minutes.
- To pan grill the asparagus, do not oil or season them. Just toss them in the hot skillet, and cook, turning the spears individually as they brown, until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove as they finish, and season with salt and pepper.
- Mix together the lemon juice and shallots, then stir in enough olive oil to add a little body and take the edge off the sharpness of the lemon; the mixture should still be strong. Season it well with salt and plenty of black pepper, and stir in the parsley. Serve the asparagus hot or at room temperature with grilled fish. Spoon the sauce over everything.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 119, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 600 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
GARLIC ASPARAGUS WITH LIME
This fresh tasting asparagus dish is always popular. Try it with Havarti or Swiss cheese melted on top.
Provided by Crystian
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and shallots, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in asparagus spears; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Squeeze lime over hot asparagus, and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving plate, and garnish with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Cholesterol 2.7 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 11.2 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE
Categories Vegetable Appetizer Quick & Easy Low Sodium Summer Boil Gourmet
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Trim asparagus and have ready a large bowl of ice and cold water. In a large saucepan of boiling salted water cook asparagus until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes, and with tongs transfer to ice water to stop cooking. Drain asparagus well in a colander and pat dry.
- Gently toss asparagus with vinaigrette and salt and pepper to taste.
CHILLED ASPARAGUS WITH BASIL CREAM
My family loves chilled asparagus. It's the perfect veggie to have on a warm night, or any night for that matter. My kids like this side dish so much that they snack on leftovers while watching TV at night. -Melissa Puccetti, Rohnert Park, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add half the asparagus; cook, uncovered, just until crisp-tender, 2-4 minutes. Remove and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry. Repeat with remaining asparagus. Arrange on a serving platter., Place mayonnaise, cream, 3 tablespoons basil, garlic, salt and pepper in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Spoon over asparagus. Garnish with pine nuts, lemon peel and remaining 1 tablespoon basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 24g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 296mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
ASPARAGUS GRILLED WITH GARLIC, ROSEMARY, AND LEMON
Make and share this Asparagus Grilled With Garlic, Rosemary, and Lemon recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place all marinade ingredients (lemon halves & squeezed juice) in zip lock bag.
- Shake to mix then add asparagus spears and marinade 1-6 hours.
- Grill for 10 minutes turning until browned.
CHILLED ASPARAGUS WITH SESAME VINAIGRETTE
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
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
LEMON-PARMESAN BROILED ASPARAGUS
These special spears are packed with flavor, thanks to the lemon-garlic dressing they're tossed in before roasting. It's a simple, quick side that goes with almost anything. -Tina Repak, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat broiler. In large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Add asparagus; toss to coat. Place in a single layer on a wire rack over a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan., Broil 5-6 inches from heat until tender and lightly browned, 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 309mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges
PAN-SEARED ASPARAGUS WITH CRISPY GARLIC
Before asparagus got moved to its own botanical family, Asparagaceae, in the early 2000s, it was part of the lily family along with onions, chives, shallots and garlic. It makes sense then, that asparagus and garlic make such a good duo. When cooked with care, both can be mild and sweet (or pungent and bitter when cooked carelessly). To highlight the best of both ingredients, gently fry garlic into chips for a crispy topping, then use the lightly infused oil to sauté the asparagus. Both thin and chubby spears work, as would nearly any other vegetable you like with garlic: broccoli, kale, snap peas, fennel and more.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories vegetables, side dish
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place a paper towel-lined plate next to the stove. In a medium or large skillet, combine the garlic and olive oil over medium-low heat. Cook, shaking the skillet often, until the garlic is very light golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat, tilt it, then use a slotted spoon to transfer the garlic to the towel-lined plate, leaving the remaining oil in the skillet. Season the crispy garlic with salt.
- Return the skillet to medium-high heat. Add the asparagus, season with salt and pepper, and cook, shaking often, until bright green, crisp-tender and browned in spots, 4 to 5 minutes. Slide onto a platter, including any oil in the skillet. Top with the garlic chips and season again with salt and pepper.
LEMON-ROASTED ASPARAGUS
When it comes to fixing asparagus, I think it's hard to go wrong. The springy flavors in this easy recipe burst with every bite. -Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. Place asparagus in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Mix remaining ingredients; drizzle over asparagus. Toss to coat. Roast until crisp-tender, 8-12 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
LEMONY ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH ASPARAGUS
I came up with this versatile dish during asparagus season. You can eat this as a salad for lunch, or as a great side dish to kabobs or grilled meats. This makes two hearty lunch-sized salads or four side-dish portions.
Provided by Diana Moutsopoulos
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Fruit Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add Israeli couscous. Toast couscous until lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Slowly pour in boiling water. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until couscous is tender and water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat remaining olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add shallot and cook until starting to soften, about 1 minute. Increase heat to medium-high. Add asparagus and a pinch of salt; saute until asparagus is tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Stir lemon zest into the asparagus in the last few minutes of cooking. Add cooked couscous and toss with the asparagus mixture. Stir in lemon juice. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper if needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.7 calories, Carbohydrate 76.9 g, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 11.1 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 99.7 mg, Sugar 5 g
COLD ASPARAGUS WITH PROSCIUTTO AND LEMON
This cold asparagus dish is tender, tasty and easy to create. The zesty lemon and the salty prosciutto work perfectly together to add wonderful flavor and great presentation to a vegetable that many are cautious to try. I have had people who normally turn their noses up at asparagus thoroughly enjoy this side dish.
Provided by Lisa K
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 25m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. When the water is boiling hard, add the asparagus and cook until tender but still crisp, about 4 minutes. Quickly drain the asparagus and plunge into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking and maintain the bright green color. Drain again and pat dry with paper towels.
- Separate the asparagus into 5 small bundles and wrap each one with a slice of prosciutto. Sprinkle each bundle with lemon zest and lemon juice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.8 g, Cholesterol 15.2 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 335.2 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
Tips for Making Chilled Asparagus with Lemony Garlic Dressing:
- Choose fresh, tender asparagus spears. Look for spears that are bright green and have tightly closed tips.
- Trim the asparagus spears by snapping off the woody ends. You can also use a knife to cut off the ends.
- Cook the asparagus spears in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp. Be careful not to overcook the asparagus, or it will become mushy.
- Immediately transfer the asparagus spears to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and preserve the bright green color.
- Make the lemony garlic dressing while the asparagus is cooking. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Drain the asparagus spears and pat them dry. Toss the asparagus spears with the lemony garlic dressing.
- Serve the chilled asparagus with additional lemon wedges and Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Conclusion:
Chilled asparagus with lemony garlic dressing is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time. The bright green asparagus spears are tossed with a tangy and garlicky dressing, and then chilled until serving. This dish is sure to be a hit with your guests!
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