Oriental Asparagus salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines the crunch of asparagus with the tangy flavors of Asian ingredients. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for a main meal. The key to making a great oriental asparagus salad is to use fresh, crisp asparagus and to choose a dressing that complements the flavors of the vegetables. There are many different variations of oriental asparagus salad, but some common ingredients include asparagus, carrots, cucumbers, red bell peppers, and snow peas. The dressing is typically made with a combination of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and ginger.
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ASIAN ASPARAGUS SALAD
A delightful change of pace from hot vegetable side dishes, this lovely asparagus salad gets an Asian twist with a simple marinade and sesame seeds. Once you try it, you'll serve it time and again. -Linda Hutton, Hayden, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a saucepan, cook the asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender, about 3-4 minutes. Drain well and place in a large bowl. , Combine the soy sauce, oil, vinegar, sugar, sesame seeds, ginger and cumin; pour over asparagus and toss to coat. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Drain before serving.
Nutrition Facts :
ASIAN ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH PECANS
I served this for our Thanksgiving dinner and it was a BIG hit! It tastes better if marinated for at least 24 hours.
Provided by RUBY-MAMA
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Asparagus Salad Recipes
Time P1DT25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil, and cook the asparagus until tender but crisp. Drain, and briefly immerse in cold water.
- In a large, resealable plastic bag, mix the rice vinegar, soy sauce, vegetable oil, sugar, salt, and pepper. Seal the asparagus in the bag. Marinate 24 hours in the refrigerator. Sprinkle the marinated asparagus with pecans and green onion to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 526 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
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.
CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place the chicken breasts on a sheet pan and rub with the skin with olive oil. Sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is just cooked. Set aside until cool enough to handle. Remove the meat from the bones, discard the skin, and shred the chicken in large bite-sized pieces.
- Blanch the asparagus in a pot of boiling salted water for 3 to 5 minutes until crisp-tender. Plunge into ice water to stop the cooking. Drain. Cut the peppers in strips about the size of the asparagus pieces. Combine the cut chicken, asparagus, and peppers in a large bowl.
- Whisk together all of the ingredients for the dressing and pour over the chicken and vegetables. Add the scallions and sesame seeds and season to taste. Serve cold or at room temperature.
ASPARAGUS AND MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD
I had this at a restaurant and loved it so had to try and duplicate it at home. Yummy. Quick and easy. I used a small amount of the mandarin juice in the balsamic mixture. Serve immediately or chill.
Provided by Julia Harbeck
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Asparagus Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water until cold to stop the cooking process. Drain.
- Boil balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan until reduced to 1/3 the original amount, about 5 minutes. Pour reduced vinegar into a bowl and whisk olive oil into vinegar; set aside until cool, about 10 minutes. Add asparagus, onion, tomatoes, and olives to vinegar mixture and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 37.1 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
ASPARAGUS SALAD, JAPANESE-STYLE
Here, ribbons of raw asparagus are simply dressed with a nutty vinaigrette of toasted sesame seeds, sesame oil and rice vinegar.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories salads and dressings, appetizer, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut off the woodsy bottoms of the asparagus spears; discard. Cut off the flower ends and set aside.
- Use a vegetable peeler to remove the dark green outer skin of each spear; you should get three or four ribbons from each one. Set aside. Cut the remaining stalks crosswise into 1/4-inch rounds. Combine ribbons, sliced rounds and tips in a bowl.
- Toast the sesame seeds in a small dry skillet over medium-heat, shaking occasionally until they color and begin to pop, but remove from heat before they burn. Combine the seeds with sesame oil, rice vinegar, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Taste and adjust as necessary. Spoon over the asparagus and toss gently.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 65, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 477 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
ASIAN MARINATED ASPARAGUS SALAD
Make and share this Asian Marinated Asparagus Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by WaterMelon
Categories Fruit
Time P1DT10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook the asparagus in salted boiling water until tender but crisp.
- Drain, and rinse with cold running water, set aside.
- In a large ziplock bag, mix the rice vinegar, soy sauce, oils, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Seal the asparagus in the bag and marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
- Sprinkle the marinated asparagus with almonds and scallions before serving.
ORIENTAL ASPARAGUS SALAD
Make and share this Oriental Asparagus Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kikimony
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook the asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp tender, about 4 minutes.
- Drain well and place in a large bowl.
- Combine the remaining ingredients and pour over asparagus; toss to coat.
- Cover and chill for 1 hour.
- Drain before serving.
ASIAN ASPARAGUS SALAD
Steps:
- put asparagus into boiling water, wait until returns to boil, cook 2 minutes. shock with cold water Mix other ingredients for marinade. Cover asparagus for at least 30 minutes but no more than 2 hours with marinade. Garnish with sesame seeds. Can also put marinade over hot asparagus and serve immediately
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.
ASIAN ASPARAGUS
I don't mask tastes with heavy sauces, and I use oils sparingly. This is an easy-to-fix stir-fry offers a delightful garlic-orange sauce that keeps the spotlight on the vegetables.-Lee Ann Odell, Erie , Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; set aside. In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry asparagus in canola oil until crisp-tender. Add tomatoes and orange juice mixture; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 57 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 78mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, crisp asparagus.
- Blanch the asparagus for just a few minutes, until it is tender but still slightly crunchy.
- To make the dressing, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and ginger.
- Toss the blanched asparagus with the dressing and sesame seeds.
- Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.
- Garnish with additional sesame seeds or chopped peanuts.
Conclusion:
Oriental Asparagus Salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it spicy, sweet, or savory, there is a variation of this salad that you will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give Oriental Asparagus Salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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