Creating a memorable appetizer that is both elegant and flavorful can be achieved by combining the tender crunch of grilled asparagus, the zesty bite of green peppercorns, the aromatic essence of tarragon, and the crispy foundation of crostini. With a few carefully chosen ingredients and a touch of culinary artistry, you can effortlessly transport your taste buds to a realm of culinary delight.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH GREEN PEPPERCORN VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- Whisk together the vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl until combined. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified and stir in the peppercorns. Let the vinaigrette sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving. Vinaigrette can be made up to 8 hours in advance and refrigerated.
- Heat the grill to high.
- Toss asparagus with the canola oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Place grilled asparagus on a platter and drizzle the vinaigrette over the top.
ASPARAGUS CROSTINI
Steps:
- For an easy party snack, spread fresh ricotta on toasted baguette slices, then top with thinly sliced asparagus. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil or truffle oil.
GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH PEPPERCORN VINAIGRETTE
Make and share this Grilled Asparagus With Peppercorn Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.
Provided by chia2160
Categories Vegetable
Time 9m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Whisk the vinegar, lemon juice and olive oil together. Add the shallots, chopped parsley and pink peppercorns. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle asparagus with olive oil and grill on a clean grill over medium heat for about 4 minutes, turning occasionally. Remove to a warm platter and drizzle with the vinaigrette.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.8, Fat 27.2, SaturatedFat 3.8, Sodium 6.6, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 2.5, Protein 2.9
ASPARAGUS WITH CREAMY TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Nancy Fuller
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
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.
GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH CAPER-CORNICHON VINAIGRETTE
Inspired by gribiche, the French sauce traditionally served with steamed asparagus, this salad takes a modern approach by grilling the spears then piling them on a platter with sliced hard-cooked eggs. The mustard vinaigrette, chock-full of cornichons and capers, preserves all the briny goodness of the original sauce.
Provided by Lauryn Tyrell
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Prepare an ice-water bath. Bring a small pot of water to a simmer over medium heat. Lower eggs into water; cook 9 minutes. Transfer to ice bath; let stand until cool enough to handle. Peel and slice into rounds.
- Whisk together vinegar, mustard, and sugar. Slowly whisk in oil, then capers, cornichons, and thyme. Season to taste.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Drizzle asparagus lightly with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill, turning once, until crisp-tender and charred in places, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a platter, top with eggs, and spoon vinaigrette over top; serve.
TARRAGON ASPARAGUS SALAD
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
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
TARRAGON ASPARAGUS
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
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
ROASTED TARRAGON ASPARAGUS
The simple seasoning turns fresh asparagus spears into a special spring side dish that's speedy, too.-Joyce Speckman, Holt, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place asparagus in a shallow baking dish coated with cooking spray. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with pepper and salt. Toss to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 13-15 minutes or until crisp-tender, turning occasionally. Sprinkle with tarragon.
Nutrition Facts :
WARM ASPARAGUS WITH TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE
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
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.
ASPARAGUS WITH TARRAGON SHERRY VINAIGRETTE
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.
GRILLED VEGETABLE ANTIPASTO WITH HERBED CHEVRE AND CROSTINI
Provided by Sara Foster
Categories Cheese Dairy Herb Pepper Tomato Vegetable Appetizer Side Goat Cheese Basil Rosemary Bell Pepper Squash Zucchini Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Thyme Dill Parsley Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 6-8
Number Of Ingredients 35
Steps:
- Grilled Vegetable Antipasto:
- 1. Brush the grill grates lightly with the safflower oil. Prepare a hot fire on a gas or charcoal grill.
- 2. Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, and basil in a small bowl until well blended. Brush the zucchini, yellow squash, onion, red bell peppers, and scallions with the olive oil mixture. Place the vegetables on the hot grill and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side until crisp-tender. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3. Soak the sun-dried tomatoes in 1 cup hot water, covered, about 5 minutes or until softened. Drain and set aside. (Note: Eliminate this step if you are using sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil.)
- 4. Arrange the grilled vegetables, sun-dried tomatoes, and sliced tomatoes on individual plates or a serving platter. Add a slice of chevre on the side of the vegetables. Drizzle the vegetables with the vinaigrette, and drizzle a little more vinaigrette around the place. Garnish with the parsley and basil. Season with additional salt and pepper, if desired, and serve with crostini.
- Crostini:
- Makes 25 to 30 crostini
- 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
- 2. Slice the bread on a slight angle into 1/4-inch-thick slices and place on a baking pan in a single layer.
- 3. Mix together the olive oil, butter, parsley, dill and pepper in a small bowl.
- 4. Brush one side of each piece of bread with the butter mixture and sprinkle with the salt. Toast in the oven 10 to 15 minutes, until golden brown and crunchy.
- 5.Let cool completely, then store in an air-tight container up to 1 week.
- Herbed Balsamic Vinaigrette:
- 1. Combine the vinegar, lemon juice, herbs, and pepper in a small bowl and stir to mix.
- 2. Slowly add the olive oil and the canola oil and whisk until all the oil is incorporated. Refrigerate in an air-tight container until ready to use or up to 1 week.
- Herbed Chevre:
- 1. Mix the parsley and pepper together on a plate. Roll the chevre log in the mixture, pressing lightly so the seasonings adhere. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill 1 to 2 hours.
- 2. Remove the log from the refrigerator and unwrap. Cut into 1-inch slices with string, dental floss, or wire. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve
ASPARAGUS WITH HAZELNUTS AND TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE
Categories Appetizer Side Steam Vegetarian Quick & Easy Asparagus Spring Tarragon Hazelnut Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Vegan Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield 4 Side-Dish Servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pour water into large pot to depth of 1 inch and bring to boil. Place asparagus on steamer rack set over water in pot. Cover pot and steam until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer asparagus to bowl of ice water and cool. Drain. Place asparagus on paper towels. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
- Combine shallots, vinegar, tarragon and mustard in bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Place baby lettuces on large platter. Arrange asparagus atop lettuces. Drizzle with vinaigrette. Sprinkle with hazelnuts.
ASPARAGUS VINAIGRETTE
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
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.
GRILLED GARLIC CROSTINI
Categories Bread Garlic Broil Cocktail Party Backyard BBQ Spring Summer Grill/Barbecue Parsley
Yield Makes 15 crostini
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix the olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl and brush lightly on both sides of the bread slices. Grill for 15 to 20 seconds on each side, until nicely marked, then remove with tongs and set aside. For broiling, position the rack so the slices are 2 inches from the flame and turn when the crostini starts to blacken at the edges.
ASPARAGUS CROSTINI
Make and share this Asparagus Crostini recipe from Food.com.
Provided by JackieOhNo
Categories Cheese
Time 20m
Yield 24 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. With a pastry brush, lightly brush the slices of baguette with olive oil. Place pieces on pan, season with salt and pepper. Bake in oven for about 5-7 minutes until golden.
- Blanch trimmed asparagus in rapidly boiling salted water for about 3 minutes. Transfer immediately to an ice bath. Remove once cooled to dry, then cut into 1-inch pieces.
- To assemble: Place a small piece of salmon on top of the crostini, then two pieces of asparagus, and top with one small slice of brie. Garnish with freshly cracked pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 67, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 2.2, Sodium 191.8, Carbohydrate 10.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.3, Protein 3.8
GRILLED ASPARAGUS W/ BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
I put together this recipe after looking at several others and combining them. We had never had asparagus on the grill before and it was fantastic.
Provided by B-B-Q Man
Categories Vegetable
Time 55m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- add vinegars, shallot, and garlic to a non-reactive bowl.
- while whisking, slowly drizzle in olive oil to make an emulsion.
- add salt and pepper.
- let sit for 1/2 hour to allow flavors to meld.
- add asparagus and lightly toss to coat evenly.
- let sit for a few minutes.
- place on medium-high preheated grill and let cook for 8-10 minutes.
- right before you remove from grill squeeze lemon over the asparagus and then serve.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh asparagus that is in season. Look for spears that are bright green and have tight tips.
- If you don't have a grill, you can roast the asparagus in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until tender.
- To make the green peppercorn tarragon vinaigrette, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, shallots, green peppercorns, tarragon, and salt and pepper to taste. You can also use a food processor to emulsify the dressing.
- If you don't have green peppercorns, you can use black peppercorns instead. Just be sure to use less, as they are more pungent.
- Serve the crostini immediately, while the asparagus is still warm.
Conclusion:
Crostini with Grilled Asparagus and Green Peppercorn Tarragon Vinaigrette is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or light lunch. The grilled asparagus is tender and flavorful, and the green peppercorn tarragon vinaigrette adds a bright and tangy flavor. This dish is sure to impress your guests and is perfect for any occasion.
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