Are you seeking a delectable and wholesome dish that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than asparagus salad, a culinary delight that offers a symphony of flavors and textures. This vibrant dish features crisp asparagus spears, a plethora of fresh herbs, and a zesty dressing that elevates the experience to new heights. With a myriad of recipes available, finding the perfect dressing for your asparagus salad can be a delightful adventure. Embark on this culinary journey as we unveil the secrets to crafting the most exquisite dressing, transforming your asparagus salad into a masterpiece that will leave you craving for more.
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ASPARAGUS-TOMATO SALAD WITH DRESSING
This is a delicious way to start off any meal- and a nice change of pace from the usual tossed salad.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients; set aside. Place asparagus in a large saucepan with enough water to cover; cook until crisp-tender. Drain and cool. , Combine asparagus, tomatoes and onion in a bowl. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE
This fresh asparagus salad is one of my favorites and I can't wait to show you how to make it. With lemon vinaigrette dressing drizzled on top this salad has a light and flavorful crisp crunch in every bite.
Provided by Alyssa Rivers
Categories Dinner Main Course Salad Side Dish
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large pot boil the asparagus for 3-5 minutes. Rinse in cold water.
- In a large bowl combine spinach, radish, cherry tomatoes, peas, onion, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt and pepper.
- Pour the desired amount of dressing over the salad and mix together.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Sodium 67 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SHAVED ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH GINGER AND SESAME
Succulent, fat, fresh asparagus is thinly sliced by hand for this raw salad - easier than you'd think, and safer than using a mandoline. It's very refreshing and bright tasting.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, vegetables, appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, stir together rice vinegar, ginger, garlic and brown sugar. Add jalapeño and sesame oil, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Snap or cut off the tough bottoms of each asparagus spear. With a vegetable peeler, peel each tough-skinned spear, starting halfway down from tip and peeling toward bottom end.
- Cut the asparagus at a long diagonal into very thin slices (not paper thin - about the width of a thinly sliced onion). Place asparagus slices in a wide salad bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss lightly. Add the ginger dressing and toss to coat well. Taste and adjust. Add scallions and lime juice and toss again.
- Garnish with mint leaves and cilantro sprigs. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 66, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 314 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
ASPARAGUS PASTA SALAD WITH ITALIAN DRESSING
This pasta salad is endlessly adaptable 365 days a year. Take your favorite pasta shape, add any vegetables in season then toss it all in a homemade Italian dressing. Yes, it's that simple!
Provided by Kelly Senyei
Categories main-dish
Time 3h25m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For the dressing: Whisk together all of the ingredients in a medium bowl until combined. Set aside.
- For the pasta salad: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions, just until al dente. Add the asparagus and cook it with the pasta for 1 more minute. Drain the pasta and asparagus then rinse with cold water and drain thoroughly.
- Transfer the pasta and asparagus to a large bowl. Stir in the onions and tomatoes. Pour the dressing over the pasta, toss to combine, then cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours and up to overnight. When ready to serve, stir in the Parmesan and enjoy cold or at room temperature.
ASPARAGUS WITH CREAMY MUSTARD SAUCE
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
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.
RED CABBAGE-ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH TAHINI DRESSING
Crispy, colorful, tangy and delicious. This salad is quick to throw together and is super healthy!
Provided by GKT
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Asparagus Salad Recipes
Time 33m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Blanch asparagus until just tender, drain, and immediately plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process. When the asparagus is cold, drain and slice on the diagonal into 1-inch pieces.
- In a small bowl, stir together tahini, water, lemon juice, and garlic. Stir in sugar to taste.
- Toss together asparagus, red cabbage, radishes, green onions, feta, pine nuts, and dill in a large bowl. Pour in tahini dressing and mix to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Cholesterol 4.2 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 89.7 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH SOY-MUSTARD DRESSING
There are real differences between skinny and fat asparagus spears, aside from appearance, and it's worth attending to them. With either, you must first break off the woody bottoms (magically, they snap off in pretty much the right place every time), a quick but necessary chore. But it is always worth peeling thick asparagus, from stem to the bottom of the flower bud. The best way to do this is with a vegetable peeler. Lay each spear on a flat surface and give it a few quick strokes. The difference between peeled and unpeeled thick spears is substantial. When they are peeled, they can be cooked for considerably less time, leaving them bright green and perfectly crisp-tender, rather than a soggy mess. They're done when you can easily insert a skewer or a thin-bladed knife into the thickest part of the stalk. (If you don't peel them, the soggy mess is just about the only way to get the skin tender.)
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook asparagus just until bright green but tender, up to 4 or 5 minutes for thicker spears. Drain and immediately rinse with cold water (or, better still, plunge into ice water). Drain again and set aside. (You can wrap asparagus and refrigerate for up to a day at this point. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
- Whisk together mustard, egg yolks, soy sauce, lemon juice and just enough olive oil (start with a tablespoon) to make a smooth dressing. Toss with asparagus and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 65, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 267 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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.
MY FAVORITE ASPARAGUS
Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Set up a grill for even medium-high heat. If using a charcoal grill, build coals evenly along the bottom.
- Whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, mustard, horseradish, lemon juice and zest in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside. Place the asparagus, endive and onions on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with the olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Place on the grill and cook, turning once, until tender-crisp and lightly charred, 4 to 5 minutes. Serve drizzled with the dressing and topped with the tarragon leaves, if using.
ROASTED ASPARAGUS SALAD
Now that our six children are grown, they've started sharing recipes with me-and I love it. This tasty way to prepare fresh asparagus -by roasting the spears, then serving them with a Dijon dressing at room temperature-came from our daughter. -Anna Kreymborg, Louisville, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place asparagus in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine oil and garlic; pour over asparagus and turn to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until tender, turning after 10 minutes. Cool completely., In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients; pour over asparagus and turn to coat. Serve immediately or allow to marinate. Serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
ASPARAGUS PASTA SALAD WITH PARMESAN DRESSING
Delicious! Perfect to serve for a luncheon. This needs to chill for 2 hours before serving. The dressing is wonderful!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Pasta Shells
Time 2h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Boil pasta in water until firm-tender (do not overcook, leave firm!) drain, and rinse with cold water; set aside.
- Steam asparagus until crisp-tender; drain and plunge into very cold or ice water; drain and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Place all dressing ingredients in a blender, and blend until well mixed (adjusting all ingredients to suit taste).
- Place the veggies and the cooked pasta shells in a large bowl; toss to combine.
- Pour the dressing over; toss well to coat.
- Add in slivered almonds and mix.
- Chill in the fridge for a minimum of 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.8, Fat 23.7, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 37.5, Sodium 215.7, Carbohydrate 32, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 3.7, Protein 11.5
ROASTED ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH TANGERINE DRESSING
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Place asparagus in medium bowl. Pour enough cold water over asparagus to cover; let stand 15 minutes. Drain. Spread asparagus in 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan; drizzle with oil. Roast asparagus until crisp-tender, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes. Transfer asparagus to platter; cool.
- Using sharp knife, cut peel and white pith from tangerines. Cut between membranes to release segments. Arrange tangerine segments atop asparagus. Whisk tangerine juice, vinegar, sesame oil, peel, garlic and ginger in small bowl to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Drizzle over asparagus. Sprinkle with green onion tops and peanuts and serve.
MARINATED ASPARAGUS SALAD
This is a nice make ahead recipe. The asparagus is so sweet and flavorful that you might want to elimate the dressing altogether. Many guests did enjoy using it to dip the spears in - it totally changes the flavor. You also might consider adding some halved cherry tomatoes to the marinade. The time listed does not include the marination time.
Provided by cookiedog
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut asparagus into 2-inch lengths. Place all but the spear tops/crowns into some boiling water in a skillet (should be just enough water to cover). After 2 minutes add the spear tops and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes longer- removing it at the crisp tender stage. Plunge it in cold ice-water to stop cooking. Drain and place in dish.
- Combine ingredients for marinade and pour mixture over asparagus. Refrigerate several hours or overnight. To serve, lift asparagus from marinade and place on lettuce leaves.
- Combine mayonnaise, sour cream (or yogurt) dill weed and 3 tablespoons of reserved marinade. Mix well. Spoon dressing over asparagus.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.6, Fat 19, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 6.8, Sodium 127.6, Carbohydrate 16.8, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 10.9, Protein 3.2
ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH SWEET BALSAMIC VINEGAR
Asparagus Salad with Sweet Balsamic Vinegar - Boiling the vinegar concentrates and sweetens it, so the dressing doesn't require as much oil to balance the acid. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Categories Salad Nut Pepper Vegetable Side Picnic Quick & Easy Low Cal Mother's Day Backyard BBQ Vinegar Pecan Asparagus Bell Pepper Spring Healthy Bon Appétit Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Boil vinegar in heavy small saucepan over medium heat until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Pour vinegar into large bowl. Whisk in oil, mustard, marjoram and garlic. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain again. Add asparagus and bell pepper to dressing; toss to blend well. Sprinkle with pecans and serve.
Tips:
- Choose the right asparagus. Look for asparagus spears that are bright green and have tight, closed tips. Avoid spears that are limp or have brown or yellow spots.
- Cook the asparagus properly. Asparagus can be cooked in a variety of ways, including roasting, grilling, steaming, and boiling. The best way to cook asparagus is to roast it in the oven. This method brings out the asparagus's natural sweetness and flavor.
- Make a flavorful dressing. A good dressing can make all the difference in an asparagus salad. There are many different types of dressings that you can use, but some of the most popular include vinaigrette, lemon-tahini, and ranch dressing.
- Add some crunch. Asparagus salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, but it can also be a bit boring if it's all just asparagus. To add some crunch, try adding some chopped nuts, seeds, or croutons to your salad.
- Serve immediately. Asparagus salad is best served immediately after it's made. This will help to prevent the asparagus from becoming limp.
Conclusion:
Asparagus salad is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy this spring vegetable. With its bright green color and slightly sweet flavor, asparagus is a perfect addition to any salad. There are many different ways to make asparagus salad, so you can easily find a recipe that suits your taste. Whether you like your salad simple or complex, there's an asparagus salad recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give asparagus salad a try.
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