Indulge in a symphony of flavors with this tantalizing Asian asparagus salad, artfully crafted with the finest ingredients to create a culinary masterpiece. Succulent asparagus, expertly cooked to retain its vibrant green hue and crisp texture, serves as the foundation for this delightful dish. A quartet of tantalizing dressings, each boasting its unique personality, elevates the salad to new heights of gastronomic delight. From the classic sesame dressing, with its nutty and aromatic allure, to the zesty ginger-soy dressing, bursting with tangy and umami notes, and the creamy peanut dressing, offering a luscious and savory embrace, to the refreshing and tangy citrus-herb dressing, each dressing promises a distinct and unforgettable experience. Toasted pecans add a delightful crunch and nutty undertones, while scallions bring a burst of freshness and subtle pungency. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
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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 :
GRILLED ASPARAGUS AND ROASTED MUSHROOM SALAD WITH TOASTED PECANS, BLUE CHEESE AND RED CHILE MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over high heat. Add mushrooms and cook until golden brown. Add thyme and season with salt and pepper. Toss asparagus with a few tablespoons of the vinaigrette and season with salt and pepper. Arrange 1/4 of the mushrooms in the center of each plate. Arrange asparagus around the mushrooms. Sprinkle pecans and blue cheese around the edge of the plate. Drizzle with more of the dressing.
- Whisk together mustard, ancho powder, salt and vinegar, slowly whisk in oil until emulsified. Season with more salt, to taste.
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.
ASIAN ASPARAGUS SALAD
I love Spring when you can find fresh asparagus. I try to find other ways of serving them. This salad was simple and yummy.
Provided by kmergirl
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Chop off the tough ends of the asparagus and cook in boiling water for 3 minutes.
- Remove the asparagus and allow it to cool
- In a bowl whisk oils, soy sauce, ginger, orange juice, honey and orange zest.
- In a large bowl, place the asparagus, drizzle the dressing over and toss well to coat
- Arrange in a platter and garnish with sesame seeds.
- Variation: Garnish with roughly chopped roasted peanuts for an added crunch.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.4, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 58.9, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.3, Protein 3.1
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
FRESH ASPARAGUS WITH PECANS
This is one of my family's favorite special occasion dishes. We all love the fresh taste of asparagus and we know it's healthy, too! -Jennifer Clark, Blacksburg, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large skillet, bring 3 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the vinegar, soy sauce, sugar and oil. Add the asparagus; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for up to 3 hours. , Drain and discard marinade. Sprinkle asparagus with pecans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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.
GRILLED ASIAN ASPARAGUS
Hoisin sauce and sesame seeds make this a great twist from boring plain asparagus. Your kids will love it too!
Provided by yorkc39
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 40m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place asparagus and hoisin sauce into a resealable plastic bag and shake several times to coat asparagus with sauce. Allow to stand at least 30 minutes. For best flavor, refrigerate and marinate overnight.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Remove asparagus from bag and shake off excess hoisin sauce; lay asparagus spears onto the grill and cook, turning every 1 to 2 minutes, until all sides of the spears show grill marks and hoisin sauce has caramelized onto the asparagus, 4 to 6 minutes.
- Transfer asparagus to a serving platter and sprinkle with sesame seeds to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Cholesterol 0.8 mg, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 412 mg, Sugar 8.6 g
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked asparagus or blanch the asparagus yourself by placing it in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then immediately transferring it to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
- If you don't have pecans, you can substitute another type of nut, such as almonds, walnuts, or cashews.
- For a sweeter salad, add a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup to the dressing.
- To make the salad more filling, add some cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
- Serve the salad immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
This Asian asparagus salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its combination of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious salad to serve, give this Asian asparagus salad a try.
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