Best 9 Asparagus And Hazelnut Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing asparagus and hazelnut salad, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. This vibrant dish is a symphony of fresh asparagus, roasted hazelnuts, tangy goat cheese, and a zesty lemon-tahini dressing. As you bite into the crisp asparagus and savor the nutty crunch of the hazelnuts, the creamy goat cheese adds a delightful richness, while the lemon-tahini dressing brings a burst of citrusy brightness. This salad is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight, with its vibrant green asparagus, golden roasted hazelnuts, and pops of white goat cheese.

In addition to the main recipe, we also offer variations to cater to different dietary preferences and tastes. For a vegan option, substitute the goat cheese with crumbled tofu or vegan feta cheese. If you prefer a nut-free version, simply omit the hazelnuts or replace them with roasted chickpeas or sunflower seeds. We also provide a step-by-step guide to roasting hazelnuts at home, ensuring you achieve the perfect crunch and flavor.

Elevate your culinary skills with our asparagus and hazelnut salad, a versatile dish that can be served as a refreshing appetizer, a light lunch, or a delightful side dish. Its vibrant flavors and stunning presentation make it a perfect choice for any occasion. Join us on this delightful journey as we explore the art of creating this culinary masterpiece.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ASPARAGUS WITH GOAT CHEESE AND HAZELNUTS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
Kosher salt
1 pound asparagus, trimmed
1 cup mizuna lettuce or watercress
1/2 cup toasted peeled hazelnuts, chopped
2 ounces goat cheese crumbles

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, mustard, vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth and emulsified.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Sprinkle generously with salt. Add the asparagus to the water and, depending on the size of the asparagus, blanch for 3 to 5 minutes. It should still have some bite left to it. Add the warm asparagus to the dressing and toss well to coat.
  • Fan the asparagus out on a platter and sprinkle with the mizuna. Scatter the hazelnuts and goat cheese on top and drizzle with any dressing that may remain in the bowl.

ASPARAGUS AND HAZELNUT SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Vegetable

Number Of Ingredients 6

Mixed greens, (Earthbound Farms Herb Mix with some of the dill picked out works well)
Whole hazelnuts
Asparagus, preferably thin, 6 spears per serving
Parmesean cheese
Olive oil
Balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Make dressing by whisking 2 parts high quality olive oil into 1 part balsamic vinegar. Add salt and pepper to taste. Trim asparagus spears to consistent length. Cook in boiling salted water until tender crisp. Place in cold water to stop cooking. Drain and cool. Roast hazelnuts in 350 deg oven until brown. Remove husks in towel if needed. Cool and coarsely chop. Place bed of greens on plates. Top with asparagus. Sprinkle on hazelnuts. Shave parmesean cheese onto salad with a vegetable peeler.. Drizzle on dressing.

ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH HAZELNUTS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Thinly slice 1 bunch trimmed asparagus on the bias. Toss with 1 tablespoon each roasted hazelnut oil and sherry vinegar in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts. Drizzle with more hazelnut oil and sprinkle with flaky salt.

ASPARAGUS WITH HAZELNUT VINAIGRETTE



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Categories     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Asparagus     Spring     Healthy     Hazelnut     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

For Vinaigrette
1 large shallot, minced
2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar or red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup hazelnuts, toasted, skinned and chopped
1 hard-cooked large egg
2 pounds asparagus, trimmed and lower 2 inches of stalks peeled

Steps:

  • Make vinaigrette:
  • In a bowl whisk together shallot, vinegar, mustard, sugar and salt and pepper to taste. Add oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk until emulsified. Whisk in hazelnuts.
  • Finely chop egg. In a deep 10- to 12-inch skillet bring 1 1/2 inches salted water to a boil and cook asparagus over high heat until crisp-tender, about 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer asparagus with tongs to a colander and drain.
  • Transfer asparagus to a serving dish. Spoon vinaigrette over asparagus and sprinkle with egg. Serve asparagus warm or at room temperature.

WARM SALAD OF ASPARAGUS, BACON, DUCK EGG & HAZELNUTS



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A smart and stylish springtime starter that is super healthy to boot

Provided by Orlando Murrin

Categories     Starter

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 rashers smoked streaky bacon
3 duck eggs (or 5 large hen's eggs)
500g asparagus , about 30 medium spears
50g hazelnuts , toasted and crushed
3 tbsp hazelnut oil
2 tbsp rapeseed oil
1 tbsp cider vinegar
2 tsp smooth French mustard

Steps:

  • Heat grill to High and cook the bacon for 5 mins until crisp, then snip with scissors into pieces. Set aside. Cook the eggs in boiling water for 8 mins (5 mins for hen's eggs), drain and plunge into ice water, to cool as quickly as possible.
  • Make the dressing: whisk all ingredients together with seasoning. Prepare the asparagus by snapping off the base of each spear - it'll break at the tender point.
  • Just before serving, put the nuts and bacon into a warm oven. Halve the eggs and season. Bring a pan of salted water to the boil; cook the asparagus for about 5 mins, until just tender. Drain, then divide between plates. Add egg halves, sprinkle with nuts and bacon, then drizzle with dressing in a zigzag pattern.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 12 grams protein, Sodium 0.8 milligram of sodium

WHITE ASPARAGUS AND PORCINI SALAD



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     easy, quick, weekday, salads and dressings, side dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 pounds medium-thick white asparagus
Sea salt
3 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 large fresh porcini or 4 large cremini
3/4 cup, loosely packed, mache or purslane, rinsed and dried
3 tablespoons lemon juice
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons hazelnut oil or porcini oil
2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano, in large, thin shavings

Steps:

  • Snap off ends of asparagus. Trim triangular leaves from sides, and peel spears. Place in pot of simmering salted water, and cook 6 to 8 minutes until very tender. Drain well on paper towels. Arrange on platter, drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and refrigerate.
  • Wipe mushrooms with damp paper towel. Pare off outside of porcini stems, trim ends and slice very thin. If using cremini, trim bottoms of stems; slice very thin.
  • Place mache or purslane in bowl. Toss with 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Toss again.
  • To serve, arrange asparagus side by side on 4 large salad plates. Place mushroom slices across the center of asparagus. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with hazelnut oil and remaining lemon juice. Place a cluster of mache or purslane on top of mushrooms, arrange shavings of cheese over salad and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 263, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 540 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MARINATED ASPARAGUS SALAD



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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

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 green onions, chopped

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.

HAZELNUT PARMESAN ASPARAGUS



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Need a spectacular way to serve fresh asparagus? Try this version with fresh Parmesan, mushrooms, basil and toasted hazelnuts--mmm.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups water
2 pounds asparagus spears
2 tablespoons margarine or butter
1 package (8 ounces) sliced mushrooms (3 cups)
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts (filberts)

Steps:

  • In 12-inch skillet, heat water to boiling. Add asparagus. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook 4 to 6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; set aside.
  • In same skillet, melt margarine over medium-high heat. Stir in mushrooms. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until mushrooms are light brown.
  • Stir asparagus, basil, salt and pepper into mushrooms until vegetables are coated with seasonings and asparagus is heated through. Sprinkle with cheese and hazelnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 160 mg

HAZELNUT ASPARAGUS SOUP



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My heart is happy when bundles of tender local asparagus start to appear at my grocery store in spring. No one would ever guess this restaurant-quality vegetarian soup can be prepared in less than 30 minutes. -Cindy Beberman, Orland Park, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings (3 cups).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
3 garlic cloves, sliced
Dash crushed red pepper flakes
2-1/2 cups cut fresh asparagus (about 1-1/2 pounds), trimmed
2 cups vegetable broth
1/3 cup whole hazelnuts, toasted
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium tamari soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
Shaved asparagus, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and pepper flakes; cook and stir until onion is softened, 4-5 minutes. Add asparagus and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until asparagus is tender, 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat; cool slightly., Place nuts, basil and lemon juice in a blender. Add asparagus mixture. Process until smooth and creamy. Return to saucepan. Stir in almond milk, tamari sauce and salt. Heat through, taking care not to boil soup. If desired, top with shaved asparagus.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 13g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 623mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked hazelnuts or roast them in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes until fragrant and golden brown.
  • For a more intense flavor, toast the hazelnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until they are fragrant and the skins start to split.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can roast the asparagus in a 400°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or until tender.
  • For a vegan version of the dressing, use olive oil instead of butter.
  • To make the salad ahead of time, blanch the asparagus and roast the hazelnuts up to 2 days in advance. Assemble the salad just before serving.

Conclusion:

This asparagus and hazelnut salad is a delicious and healthy side dish or light lunch. The roasted asparagus is tender and flavorful, the hazelnuts add a crunchy texture and nutty flavor, and the dressing is light and tangy. It's a great way to enjoy fresh asparagus in season.

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