**Asparagus and Black Bean Salad: A Refreshing and Nutritious Summer Treat**
As the summer sun shines brightly, it's time to embrace the vibrant flavors of the season with a refreshing and nutritious salad. Our asparagus and black bean salad is a delightful symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This salad is a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy notes, making it an ideal side dish for your summer gatherings or a light and satisfying meal on its own. With its vibrant colors and crisp textures, this salad is a feast for the eyes and the palate. Join us on a culinary journey as we explore the delightful flavors of this delectable salad, featuring a harmonious blend of asparagus, black beans, avocado, red onion, and a tangy dressing that brings it all together.
FRESH BLACK BEAN SALAD
This Southwestern black bean salad recipe is healthy and delicious! This fresh black bean salad is perfect for potlucks, parties and busy weeks. Recipe yields 4 large or up to 8 side servings.
Provided by Cookie and Kate
Categories Salad
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large serving bowl, combine all of the ingredients and toss to combine. Taste, and adjust as necessary until the flavors really pop-I usually add another teaspoon or two of vinegar (you can use lime juice instead, for more mild flavor) and another 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Cover and chill to enhance the flavors-preferably for at least 2 hours, or overnight. Serve in individual bowls as is, or with any of the garnishes listed. Leftovers keep well for up to 4 days or so; you might want to wake up the flavors with an extra squeeze of lime juice or tiny splash of vinegar.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 245 calories, Sugar 4.1 g, Sodium 769.2 mg, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Fiber 12.8 g, Protein 10.9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
ASPARAGUS AND BLACK BEAN SALAD
Parsley makes its presence known in this unusual medley tossed with a lime dressing. The salad is delicious and attractive with the red and green colors. -Iola Egle, Bella Vista, Arkansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, 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. , In a large serving bowl, combine the asparagus, beans, red pepper, onion and parsley. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lime juice, salt and pepper. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ASPARAGUS AND GREEN BEAN SALAD
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring 1-inch of water to a boil, add salt then green beans, cover and cook 2 minutes, then add asparagus and cook 3 minutes more. If using pencil asparagus, blanch for 1 to 2 minutes. Drain well and cold shock vegetables in ice water to stop cooking process. Drain the vegetables on clean kitchen towels to dry completely. Thinly slice the green beans lengthwise on an angle; pile them together and run your knife through them cutting them into 2-inch pieces. Halve the asparagus lengthwise if thicker, leave in spindles if thin, then cut the spears into 2-inch pieces on an angle. Combine the beans, asparagus, 1/2 cup of parsley and onion in a shallow bowl.
- Combine the lemon zest and juice, remaining 1/2 cup of parsley and herbs in a food processor with cheese. Turn processor on and stream in extra-virgin olive oil. Season the dressing with salt and pepper and pour over the salad. Season the sliced tomatoes with salt and garnish salad with them.
BLACK BEAN ASPARAGUS SALAD
I never would have thought to combine black beans, asparagus, and fresh parsley. All I can say is WOW! This salad is very fresh...gets you in the mood for spring and fresh vegetables. Recipe from 2009 Taste of Home Annual Recipes/Iola Egle of Bella Vista, Arkansas. Thank you Iola for a great change of pace! Cook time excludes chilling time.
Provided by AmyZoe
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 35m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, bring asparagus and water to a boil.
- Reduce heat and cover and simmer 4 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
- Rinse in cold water and pat dry.
- In a large bowl, combine the asparagus, black beans, red pepper, onion, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour over vegetables and toss to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate salad for at least 2 hours before serving.
WHITE BEAN AND ASPARAGUS SALAD
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Mix one 15-ounce can cannellini beans (drained and rinsed) with 1 grated garlic clove, 1/4 cup olive oil and 2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar or white wine vinegar in a large bowl; let stand 15 minutes. Shave 1 bunch trimmed jumbo asparagus into ribbons with a vegetable peeler. Add to the bowl along with 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon and another 1 teaspoon vinegar; season with salt and pepper and toss. Toast 3 tablespoons panko in 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet; sprinkle over the salad.
ASPARAGUS AND BLACK BEAN SALAD
I'm not sure where this recipe came from but my Aunt made it and I asked her for the recipe. "A colorful and very tasty cold salad that is an excellent addition to any barbecue. The cilantro dressing gives it a wonderfully fresh and zesty flavor."
Provided by Emily B.
Categories Black Beans
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Break off ends of asparagus and wash, removing scales if tough. Cut into 1 inch pieces. Place steamer basket in less than 1/2 inch water, making sure the water does not touch the asparagus. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and steam for 6 minutes. When asparagus has cooled, add black beans, tomato, and onion. Refrigerate for several hours in a separate bowl, combine olive oil, pepper to taste. Shake well before pouring over asparagus and black beans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.4, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 3.2, Carbohydrate 4.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.1, Protein 1.9
GREEN BEAN AND ASPARAGUS SALAD
Very tasty salad of roasted asparagus and green beans. I got the inspiration when I was indecisive about choosing between the two vegetables for a side dish. Roasting the vegetables brings out their great flavor and the addition of cherry tomatoes, onion, and fresh parsley give it a lovely color.
Provided by Sarah
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Toss green bean pieces and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a bowl until the green beans are evenly coated; spread onto a baking sheet.
- Roast green beans in preheated oven until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Toss asparagus pieces and 1 tablespoon oil in a bowl until the asparagus is evenly coated; spread onto the baking sheet with the partially roasted green beans.
- Continue roasting the green bean and asparagus mixture until tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Toss the roasted green beans and asparagus with red onion, cherry tomatoes, and parsley in a large bowl; season with kosher salt and black pepper. Drizzle with olive oil to taste, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 59.3 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
FAVA BEAN AND ASPARAGUS SALAD
Thick-stemmed asparagus is best for this flavorful, intensely green salad; thin asparagus would be a bit wimpy. I weighed the asparagus after breaking off the ends. If you want to make this into a more substantial main dish salad, you can add a can of chickpeas to the mix.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories salads and dressings
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Blanch and skin the fava beans and place them in a bowl. Use the blanching water to blanch the asparagus, or steam the asparagus if you prefer. If blanching, bring the water in the pot to a boil, salt generously and add the asparagus spears. Blanch 1 to 4 minutes, depending on how thick the asparagus is; fat spears (recommended) will take up to 4 minutes, but thin ones are ready in 1 minute. You can steam the asparagus over 1 inch boiling water for the same amount of time if you prefer. Transfer the lightly cooked asparagus to a bowl of cold water, then drain and dry on paper towels. Cut into 1-inch lengths. Add to the bowl with the fava beans. Add the herbs, and the chickpeas if using.
- Combine the lemon zest and juice, vinegar, garlic or shallots, and salt to taste in a bowl. Whisk in the oil and yogurt. Toss with the favas and asparagus. Add the shaved Parmesan, toss again and serve, or allow to marinate for 30 minutes, then serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 507, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 72 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 27 grams, Protein 31 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1168 milligrams, Sugar 29 grams
PEA, ASPARAGUS, AND FAVA BEAN SALAD
Provided by Melissa Hamilton
Categories Salad Bean Cheese Side Easter Bacon Asparagus Pea Spring Shallot Bon Appétit Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 6 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk olive oil, Pecorino, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a medium bowl to blend. Season with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice, if desired. Set dressing aside.
- If using fresh fava beans, cook in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a colander set in a bowl of ice water (do not cook frozen beans). Drain and peel; place in a large bowl.
- Return water in saucepan to a boil; add asparagus and cook until just tender, about 4 minutes. Using tongs, transfer to colander in ice water.
- If using fresh peas, return water in saucepan to a boil; add peas and cook until tender, about 3 minutes (do not cook frozen peas). Drain; transfer to colander in ice water. Drain vegetables. Add to bowl with fava beans.
- Combine vegetable oil and shallot in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until shallot is golden brown and crisp, 10-12 minutes. Transfer shallot to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Add dressing to bowl with vegetables, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Transfer salad to a serving platter and top with shallot and bacon.
- DO AHEAD: Dressing and vegetables can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately and chill.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, crisp asparagus. Look for spears that are bright green and have tightly closed tips.
- Trim the asparagus spears. Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus spears, about 1 inch from the bottom.
- Blanch the asparagus spears. This will help them retain their bright green color and crisp texture. To blanch the asparagus, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus spears and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp. Immediately remove the asparagus spears from the boiling water and place them in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- Drain the asparagus spears. Once the asparagus spears have cooled, drain them well and pat them dry.
- Prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the salad. In a large bowl, combine the blanched asparagus spears, black beans, red onion, and cilantro. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
Conclusion:
This asparagus and black bean salad is a healthy and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. The asparagus is crisp and tender, the black beans add a protein boost, and the red onion and cilantro add a pop of flavor. The dressing is light and flavorful, and it ties all of the ingredients together perfectly. This salad is also very easy to make, so it is a great option for busy weeknights.
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