Best 8 Asparagus Pepper Salad Recipes

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**Asparagus and Bell Pepper Salad: A Delightful Symphony of Flavors**

Welcome to a culinary journey where vibrant asparagus and colorful bell peppers take center stage, harmonizing in a symphony of flavors. This refreshing salad, adorned with a tangy dressing, is a celebration of fresh produce and culinary creativity. Get ready to embark on a delightful adventure as we explore the tantalizing recipes that await you.

**Asparagus and Bell Pepper Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing**: This classic pairing of asparagus and bell peppers is elevated with a zesty lemon-tahini dressing. The tangy and creamy sauce complements the crisp vegetables, creating a delightful balance of flavors.

**Roasted Asparagus and Bell Pepper Salad with Feta and Pistachios**: Experience a symphony of textures and flavors in this roasted salad. Asparagus and bell peppers are roasted to perfection, kissed with smoky and caramelized notes. Crumbled feta cheese adds a salty touch, while pistachios lend a nutty crunch. The result is a vibrant dish that will tantalize your taste buds.

**Asparagus and Bell Pepper Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette**: Simplicity meets elegance in this recipe. Fresh asparagus and bell peppers are tossed in a light and flavorful balsamic vinaigrette. The acidity of the balsamic vinegar brings out the natural sweetness of the vegetables, creating a refreshing and vibrant salad.

**Grilled Asparagus and Bell Pepper Salad with Chimichurri Sauce**: Fire up the grill for a smoky twist on this classic salad. Grilled asparagus and bell peppers are infused with a delightful smoky flavor, complemented by a vibrant chimichurri sauce. This Argentinian sauce, made with fresh herbs, garlic, and olive oil, adds a herbaceous and tangy touch, creating a salad that is both flavorful and aromatic.

Each recipe offers a unique interpretation of this delightful combination, showcasing the versatility and adaptability of asparagus and bell peppers. Whether you prefer a tangy dressing, roasted vegetables, or a smoky grilled flavor, these recipes have something for every palate. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the beauty and flavors of asparagus and bell peppers.

Let's cook with our recipes!

ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE



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This fresh asparagus salad is one of my favorites and I can't wait to show you how to make it. With lemon vinaigrette dressing drizzled on top this salad has a light and flavorful crisp crunch in every bite.

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Dinner     Main Course     Salad     Side Dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 bunch asparagus (cut into thirds)
3 cups spinach
1/2 cup radish (sliced)
1 cup cherry tomatoes (sliced in half)
1/2 cup peas
1/2 red onion (sliced)
1/4 cup feta cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
juice of one lemon
2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot boil the asparagus for 3-5 minutes. Rinse in cold water.
  • In a large bowl combine spinach, radish, cherry tomatoes, peas, onion, and feta cheese.
  • In a small bowl whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt and pepper.
  • Pour the desired amount of dressing over the salad and mix together.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Sodium 67 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ASPARAGUS SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups balsamic vinegar
1 head radicchio, julienned
1 bunch fresh spinach, cleaned and chopped
2 heads endive, julienned
1 bunch watercress
1 bunch arugula, cleaned and stems cut back
6 shallots, diced
24 spears pencil asparagus, blanched and refreshed
3 plum tomatoes, quartered
1/4 tablespoon olive oil
1 carrot, peeled and shaved into strips with peeler

Steps:

  • In a saucepan reduce balsamic vinegar until thick and malty. Place in a squirt bottle. In a large mixing bowl, place radicchio, spinach, endive, watercress and arugula. Toss until mixed well. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine shallots, asparagus and the tomato. Add just a touch of balsamic reduction and the olive oil. Mix to coat the vegetables.
  • On a plate, place salad mix, then asparagus mixture, then carrot strips. Top with a light squirt of balsamic reduction and salt and pepper serve

ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH ROASTED BELL PEPPERS



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This simple, vibrant salad depends on best-quality olive oil and balsamic vinegar; they combine with the sweet pepper juices to make a fruity dressing. Be sure to serve the dish warm. By Chef Thomas Keller, from "Keller Instincts"

Provided by MsPia

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium red bell peppers, halved lengthwise
2 medium yellow bell peppers, halved lengthwise
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
2 garlic cloves, minced
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 lbs asparagus, trimmed and cut into 3-inch lengths
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°. Brush the pepper skins lightly with olive oil and set them, cut side down, on a baking sheet. Bake the peppers for about 15 minutes, or until the skins are blistered. Remove the skins and seeds and cut the peppers into long thin strips. In a bowl, combine the roasted peppers with the 1/4 cup of olive oil and the garlic and season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the asparagus until just tender, about 4 minutes. Drain the asparagus; refresh under cold running water. Pat the asparagus dry with paper towels.
  • Preheat the oven to 450°. Spread half of the roasted peppers in a baking dish. Arrange the asparagus over the roasted peppers and season with salt and pepper. Top with the remaining roasted peppers and spoon the dressing on top. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until bubbling. Drizzle with the balsamic vinegar and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.5, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 13.6, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.4, Protein 2.8

ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH SWEET PEPPER CONFETTI



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This asparagus salad can be served either warm or cold and has a very easy and quick dressing the kids can even help with. The dressing is great served on green salads too so double or even triple the ingredients to keep on hand. Recipe adapted from FamilyFun's website.

Provided by Cookin Mommy

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard or 1 teaspoon grainy mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 lbs asparagus
1/2 red pepper, diced
1/2 yellow pepper, diced

Steps:

  • In a small screw-top jar or plastic container with tight fitting lid, add olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. Shake well to combine and set dressing mixture aside.
  • Using a medium pot over high heat bring lightly salted water to a rapid boil. Add asparagus to the boiling water and cook until it is tender but firm.
  • Drain asparagus and immediately plunge it into a bowl of ice water. After 5 minutes remove the asparagus, drain again, and pat dry.
  • Place asparagus on a platter with tips facing in the same direction and fanned out. Drizzle the dressing over the asparagus and sprinkle with the diced peppers.
  • To serve this warm, drain the asparagus after cooking and lay it immediately on the platter, do not plunge in ice water bath.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.4, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 2.7, Sodium 337.9, Carbohydrate 12.4, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 3.6, Protein 6

ASPARAGUS, RED PEPPER, & SPINACH SALAD



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Make and share this Asparagus, Red Pepper, & Spinach Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 red bell pepper, cut in 1 x 1/4 nch strips
1 lb asparagus, trimmed of tough ends and cut on the diagonal into 1-inch pieces
1 medum shallot, sliced thin (about 1/4 cup)
1 tablespoon sherry wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sherry wine vinegar
1 medium garlic clove, minced
1 (6 ounce) bag Baby Spinach
4 ounces goat cheese, cut into small chunks
salt & fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over high heat until beginning to smoke; add red pepper and cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes, stirring only once after 1 minute. Add asparagus, 1/4 teaspoons salt and 1/8 teaspoons pepper; cook until asparagus is browned and almost tender, about 2 minutes, stirring only once after 1 minute. Stir in shallot and cook until softened and asparagus is tender-crisp, about 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Transfer to large plate and cool, 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk remainng 4 tablespoons oil, vinegar, 1/4 teaspoons salt and 1/8 teaspoons pepper in medium bowl until combined. In large bowl, toss spinach with 2 tablespoons dressing and divide among salad plates. Toss asparagus mixture with remaining dressing and place a portion over spinach; divide goat cheese among salads and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.4, Fat 29.2, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 22.4, Sodium 197.3, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 3.6, Protein 10.5

ASPARAGUS, YELLOW PEPPER & TOMATO SALAD



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Absolutely beautiful spring and summer salad. I was looking for a fresh salad for our BBQ- this fit the bill perfectly.

Provided by Renee Redman

Categories     Peppers

Time 10m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed & cut into bite size pieces
1 yellow pepper, diced
1 pint grape tomatoes, cut in half
3 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 minced garlic clove
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 dash salt & pepper
3 tablespoons sunflower seeds

Steps:

  • Put the asparagus pieces in a small strainer- then put that into a larger bowl with 1 inch of water on the bottom- microwave for 3 minutes. Immediately rinse in cold water.
  • In a large bowl, combine asparagus, yellow pepper, tomatoes, parsley and sunflower seeds.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, dijon mustard, salt & pepper.
  • Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat.
  • Chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.6, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 20.2, Carbohydrate 13.3, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 2.6, Protein 5.5

ASPARAGUS, RED PEPPER, & POTATO SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Sauce     Pepper     Potato     Picnic     Asparagus     Spring     Kosher

Yield feeds 5 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

The Veggies
1 pound new red potatoes
1 pound asparagus
1/2 large red bell pepper, seeded
1/2 cup slivered red onion
The Dressing
5 tablespoons Creole mustard (preferably Zatarain's) or spicy brown mustard
6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 clove garlic, pressed or finely minced
6 tablespoons olive oil
Tabasco sauce

Steps:

  • Scrub the potatoes and cook in boiling salted water to cover til tender. Without peeling, cut the potatoes into 3/4-inch cubes and put them into a bowl. Snap off the tough bottoms of the stalks of asparagus and discard, then cook the tender tops in a shallow pan of simmering salted water til tender-crisp. Drain and shock in cold water. Slice the asparagus into 1 1/2-inch pieces and add to the potatoes. Cut the pepper into sticks about the same width and length as the asparagus. Put in the bowl. Add the red onion.
  • Mix up some dressing by stirring together the mustard, vinegar, brown sugar, salt, pepper, and garlic in a small bowl. Drizzle in the oil, whisking constantly to make a creamy dressing. Add a couple of dashes of Tabasco to boost the flavor to your liking.
  • Splash the dressing onto the vegetables and give the salad a good stir. Serve right away for best color in the asparagus.

SUMMER CORN SALAD WITH ASPARAGUS



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A simple, sweet and enjoyable taste of summer. This salad is great served as a side dish, or serve with nacho chips.

Provided by Jocelyn

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Corn Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 ears corn, husk and silk removed
1 bunch asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 (7 ounce) jar roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 basil leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-low heat and lightly oil grate.
  • Place the ears of corn on the grill and cook until the kernels are tender, about ten minutes turning frequently. Remove the ears from the grill and cool. Cut the kernels off of the cob.
  • Fill a large saucepan with lightly salted water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add asparagus and cook until just tender, about 1 minute. Drain in a colander and rinse immediately under cold, running water until well chilled. Set aside.
  • Combine the corn, asparagus, roasted peppers, garlic, basil, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.5 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 154.8 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

Tips:

  • For the best results, choose thin to medium-sized asparagus spears. Thicker spears can be tough and fibrous.
  • Be sure to trim the woody ends of the asparagus before cooking.
  • You can roast the asparagus in the oven or grill them. If roasting, toss the asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper before roasting for 10-12 minutes at 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • If grilling, preheat your grill to medium-high heat and grill the asparagus for 5-7 minutes per side, or until tender.
  • The salad can be served warm or cold. If serving warm, add the dressing while the asparagus is still hot. If serving cold, chill the asparagus and dressing separately before assembling the salad.

Conclusion:

This asparagus and pepper salad is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The roasted asparagus and peppers are packed with flavor, and the dressing adds a delicious tangy touch. This salad is also very versatile and can be served warm or cold, making it a great option for any time of year.

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