Immerse yourself in a refreshing culinary experience with this Asparagus and Green Bean Salad with Herb Dijon Dressing. This vibrant salad combines the delicate flavors of asparagus and green beans, creating a symphony of textures and flavors. Tossed in a zesty Herb Dijon Dressing, this salad is a delightful side dish or a light and satisfying meal. The recipe also includes a flavorful Balsamic Vinaigrette, a tangy Lemon Dijon Dressing, and a creamy Avocado Dressing, offering a variety of options to suit your taste preferences. With its vibrant colors and a symphony of flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
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.
GARLIC ASPARAGUS AND GREEN BEANS
This recipe could not be easier. It's ready in minutes and is good hot, room temp or cold. If you like your green beans a little more tender you need to put them in the pan first to give them a little more cooking time. I make this when I have the ingredients fresh in the garden and the flavors are so bright and simple.You can add baby carrots too if you have them.
Provided by O. Romaine
Categories Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 4 cups, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat a heavy bottom saute` pan to medium high. Add olive oil and swirl to coat pan. Add asparagus, green beans (and carrots if using) and stir well to coat vegetables with oil. Sprinkle in salt and pepper and add garlic. Stir constantly 1-2 minutes until garlic is lightly browned. Pour onto serving platter and add a splash of Balsamic vinegar to finish if desired. Can be served hot, room temp or cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.2, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 453, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 2, Protein 3.5
GREEN BEAN AND TOMATO SALAD
This simple summer salad pairs beautifully with practically any grilled meat or fish, and it's quite easy to make. Just blanch the green beans until crisp tender, then toss with wedges of ripe tomato and a bright vinaigrette of Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, garlic, shallots and olive oil. A shower of chopped fresh basil across the top finishes it off.
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Trim ends of beans and leave them whole.
- Drop beans into a saucepan with salted boiling water. Cook until crisp tender, about 3 to 5 minutes according to the size of the beans. Do not overcook. Drain and let cool.
- Cut away the core of each tomato, and cut it into wedges.
- In a salad bowl, add mustard, vinegar, shallots, garlic, oil, salt and pepper and blend with a wire whisk. Add beans and tomatoes, toss well. Sprinkle with basil.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 200, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 778 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SALAD WITH HERB-DIJON DRESSING
Categories Salad Leafy Green Herb Mustard Tomato Quick & Easy Asparagus Green Bean Spring Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine vinegar, shallot, Dijon mustard, basil, tarragon, and thyme in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
- Cook green beans and asparagus in medium pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes; drain. Cut vegetables into 1/2-inch pieces; place in large bowl. Add lettuces, tomatoes and sliced basil leaves. Toss salad with enough dressing to coat.
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
QUINOA, ASPARAGUS, AND FETA SALAD
A perfect spring, summer, or anytime salad. Loaded with protein and fiber, but so delicious you would never guess how healthy it is! If you are making the salad ahead of time, add the dressing just before serving to keep the asparagus an attractive bright green. Leftovers keep well for a couple of days.
Provided by AnnInLondon
Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Pour water into a saucepan and bring to a boil; add quinoa and salt, stir, cover saucepan with a lid, and reduce heat to low. Simmer mixture until quinoa is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat, let quinoa rest for 5 minutes, and transfer quinoa to a bowl to cool.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook uncovered until tender but still crisp, 2 to 3 minutes; drain in a colander and immediately immerse asparagus in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Drain.
- Stir asparagus, feta cheese, almonds, green onions, parsley, thyme, and lemon zest into quinoa.
- Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, honey, garlic, Dijon mustard, and black pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture and stir gently to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 16.8 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 346.1 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
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.
ASPARAGUS AND GREEN BEANS WITH TARRAGON LEMON DIP
Tarragon balances the tangy flavor from lemon in the creamy sauce covering colorful asparagus and green beans. I serve this as a side dish as well as an appetizer. -Bonnie Hawkins, Elkhorn, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place 1 in. of water in a Dutch oven; add asparagus and beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drain vegetables; transfer to a serving platter. Drizzle with dip.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 126mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
DIJON GREEN BEANS
I love this recipe because it combines the freshness of garden green beans with a warm and tangy dressing. It's a wonderful, quick and easy side. -Jannine Fisk, Malden, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook, covered, for 10-15 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, whisk the vinegar, oil, mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Drain beans; place in a large bowl. Add tomatoes and onion. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 167mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh asparagus and green beans. If you can't find fresh, frozen vegetables will work as well.
- To blanch the vegetables, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the vegetables and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are bright green and tender. Immediately remove the vegetables from the boiling water and place them in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- To make the herb Dijon dressing, whisk together the olive oil, Dijon mustard, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Add the chopped herbs and mix until well combined.
- For a more flavorful dressing, use a variety of herbs, such as parsley, chives, tarragon, and basil.
- If you don't have Dijon mustard, you can use another type of mustard, such as yellow or brown mustard.
- This salad is best served fresh, but it will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Asparagus and Green Bean Salad with Herb Dijon Dressing is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its bright colors and fresh flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
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