**Discover a symphony of flavors in the Asian Marinated Asparagus Salad, a refreshing and vibrant dish that combines the best of Asian cuisine. This delectable salad features crisp asparagus spears marinated in a tantalizing blend of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and garlic, resulting in a harmonious balance of sweet, savory, and tangy notes. Accompanying the asparagus are crunchy red bell peppers, sliced almonds, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds, adding texture and depth to every bite. The salad is finished with a drizzle of flavorful dressing made from rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and a hint of ginger, creating a delightful dressing that enhances the natural flavors of the vegetables. Vegetarian and gluten-free, this Asian Marinated Asparagus Salad is a perfect side dish or light lunch, offering a delightful culinary journey that will surely impress your taste buds.**
**In addition to the main recipe, the article also includes variations and additional recipes to cater to different tastes and preferences. For those who prefer a spicier kick, a version with a chili-infused marinade is provided, adding a subtle heat that complements the asparagus beautifully. If you're looking for a vegan option, there's a recipe that uses a plant-based marinade made from tamari, maple syrup, and rice vinegar, delivering a rich and satisfying flavor profile. The article also features a recipe for a simple blanched asparagus salad, showcasing the natural goodness of the vegetable with a light dressing of lemon juice and olive oil. With its vibrant colors, diverse textures, and explosion of flavors, the Asian Marinated Asparagus Salad and its accompanying recipes offer a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more.**
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.
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.
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 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
WW ASIAN MARINATED ASPARAGUS - 1 PT.
This is out of the WW Annual Recipes for Success 2000 cookbook. I have it marked as great! Just in time for asparagus season. Best time is suppose to be between late March and May. Great side dish for Barbecue time. Enjoy!
Provided by teresas
Categories Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Snap off tough ends of asparagus.
- Place asparagus spears and water in a shallow microwave dish.
- Cover and microwave at HIGH 2 to 4 minutes (I just steam mine) or until asparagus is crisp-tender; drain.
- Return to dish.
- Combine vinegar and next 3 ingredients in a small bowl; stir with a whisk until mixture is blended.
- Pour vinegar mixture over asparagus, turning asparagus to coat.
- Cover and marinate in refrigerator at least 2 hours, tuning asparagus occasionally.
ASIAN ASPARAGUS AND RADISH SALAD
This colorful asparagus and radish salad is dressed with a sesame-soy vinaigrette; pair it with grilled shrimp and rice noodles. Sounds yummy to me. . .found in Eating Well and placed here for safe keeing. They say this vegetarian salad is low calorie, low fat, low sodium and heart healthy.
Provided by januarybride
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 4 cups, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Fill a medium bowl with ice water and place by the stove. Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket.
- Cut off the tips of the asparagus, then thinly slice the remaining asparagus stalks on the diagonal. Place in the steamer basket and steam until tender-crisp, about 1 minute. Transfer the asparagus to the ice water. Drain.
- Combine vinegar, soy sauce, canola oil, sesame oil, ginger and chile sauce (if using) in a large bowl.
- Add the asparagus, radishes and scallion; toss to combine.
- Serve warm or room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.4, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 170.3, Carbohydrate 5.7, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.9, Protein 3.1
MARINATED ASPARAGUS SALAD
A no-fuss side dish is great when entertaining. The asparagus is cooked and chilled in advance, then stands at room temperature in the marinade while I visit and prepare the rest of the meal. -Janice Connelley, Spring Creek, Nevada
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place asparagus in a large skillet; add 1/2 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Rinse in cold water; drain. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours., Arrange asparagus in a shallow dish. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over asparagus. Let stand at room temperature for 1-2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
GRILLED SOY-SESAME ASPARAGUS
This asparagus pairs especially well with Asian types of grilled foods, such as kebabs or satays.
Provided by Sue Lau
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 18m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat grill for high heat.
- In a bowl, mix sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, and brown sugar. Place asparagus in the bowl, and toss to coat.
- Lightly oil a fine-mesh grill grate. Place asparagus on grate, and cook 8 minutes, until tender but firm. Garnish with sesame seeds to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 230.1 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
MARINATED ASPARAGUS SALAD
Asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables and I love preparing it this way. Preparation time includes chilling overnight.
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Categories Vegetable
Time 8h7m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring about 1/2 cup water to a boil in a saucepan.
- Add asparagus, cover and cook until tender, about 6 minutes (Alternatively, you can use 1 1/2 cans (15 ounces each) whole green asparagus spears and skip this step.).
- Drain the asparagus and layer it in a shallow glass dish.
- Sprinkle each layer with crumbled tarragon leaves, pepper and garlic salt.
- Pour salad dressing and vinegar over asparagus, cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Serve chilled asparagus on a bed of lettuce leaves.
- Top with a dollop of mayonnaise (which you can flavor with some of the dressing), if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 18, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 11.7, Carbohydrate 3.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1, Protein 1.9
BALSAMIC ASPARAGUS SALAD
For this asparagus salad, allow enough time to let the flavors blend for at least an hour. That's one of the secrets to why it tastes so delicious! If you're short on time, use 1/2 cup prepared balsamic vinaigrette instead of making it from scratch. -Dolores Brigham, Inglewood, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Transfer to a large bowl; add the onion, red pepper and cranberries., In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper; shake well. Pour over asparagus mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in almonds and bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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
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:
- For the best flavor, use fresh asparagus spears that are thin and tender.
- If you don't have a grill, you can roast the asparagus in a preheated oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until tender.
- To make the marinade, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl.
- Marinate the asparagus for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
- When you're ready to serve the salad, toss the asparagus with the marinade, sesame seeds, and green onions.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Conclusion:
This Asian-marinated asparagus salad is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The asparagus is grilled or roasted until tender and then marinated in a flavorful sauce made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, garlic, and ginger. The salad is then tossed with sesame seeds and green onions for a crunchy and flavorful finish. This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.
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