Best 10 Asparagus Salad Japanese Style Recipes

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Asparagus salad Japanese-style, also known as Sunomono, is a refreshing and vibrant dish that combines the crisp texture of asparagus with the tangy flavors of a vinegar-based dressing. Originating from Japan, this salad is commonly served as a side dish or appetizer and is known for its ability to cleanse the palate and stimulate the appetite. The key ingredients in this dish are asparagus, rice vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and sesame seeds. Variations of the salad may include additional ingredients such as cucumber, carrot, or wakame seaweed, adding extra crunch and flavor. This versatile dish can be enjoyed on its own or paired with grilled meats, fish, or tofu. If you're looking for a light and healthy salad that is packed with flavor and easy to make, then asparagus salad Japanese-style is the perfect choice for you.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

ASIAN ASPARAGUS SALAD



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A delightful change of pace from hot vegetable side dishes, this lovely asparagus salad gets an Asian twist with a simple marinade and sesame seeds. Once you try it, you'll serve it time and again. -Linda Hutton, Hayden, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, cook the asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender, about 3-4 minutes. Drain well and place in a large bowl. , Combine the soy sauce, oil, vinegar, sugar, sesame seeds, ginger and cumin; pour over asparagus and toss to coat. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Drain before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

CHILLED ASPARAGUS SALAD



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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

6 quarts water
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
32 stalks small to medium-size green asparagus, washed and ends trimmed
2 lemons, juiced
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons smooth Dijon mustard
4 tablespoons olive oil

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.

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.

ASIAN ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH PECANS



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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

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
¼ cup rice vinegar
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons sugar
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon chopped green onions

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

SHAVED ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH GINGER AND SESAME



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Succulent, fat, fresh asparagus is thinly sliced by hand for this raw salad - easier than you'd think, and safer than using a mandoline. It's very refreshing and bright tasting.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, vegetables, appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 jalapeño pepper, seeds removed and finely diced (optional)
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
Salt and pepper
1 1/2 pounds fat asparagus
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup slivered scallions
Squeeze of lime juice, to taste
Mint leaves, for garnish
Cilantro sprigs, for garnish
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon black sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: In a small bowl, stir together rice vinegar, ginger, garlic and brown sugar. Add jalapeño and sesame oil, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Snap or cut off the tough bottoms of each asparagus spear. With a vegetable peeler, peel each tough-skinned spear, starting halfway down from tip and peeling toward bottom end.
  • Cut the asparagus at a long diagonal into very thin slices (not paper thin - about the width of a thinly sliced onion). Place asparagus slices in a wide salad bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss lightly. Add the ginger dressing and toss to coat well. Taste and adjust. Add scallions and lime juice and toss again.
  • Garnish with mint leaves and cilantro sprigs. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 66, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 314 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

ASIAN MARINATED ASPARAGUS SALAD



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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

1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce (feel free to use low-sodium)
2 teaspoons peanut oil or 2 teaspoons other vegetable oil
1 teaspoon sugar
3 -4 drops sesame oil
salt and pepper
1/4 cup almonds, lightly toasted and chopped (may use walnuts/pecans)
1 tablespoon scallion, chopped

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.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH TANGERINE DRESSING



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Categories     Salad     Fruit     Vegetable     Roast     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Asparagus     Spring     Healthy     Tangerine     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound asparagus, trimmed
1 teaspoon olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
2 large tangerines or small oranges
1/3 cup fresh tangerine juice or orange juice
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons oriental sesame oil
1 1/2 teaspoons grated tangerine peel or orange peel
1 garlic clove, pressed
3/4 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion tops
2 tablespoons finely chopped dry-roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Place asparagus in medium bowl. Pour enough cold water over asparagus to cover; let stand 15 minutes. Drain. Spread asparagus in 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan; drizzle with oil. Roast asparagus until crisp-tender, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes. Transfer asparagus to platter; cool.
  • Using sharp knife, cut peel and white pith from tangerines. Cut between membranes to release segments. Arrange tangerine segments atop asparagus. Whisk tangerine juice, vinegar, sesame oil, peel, garlic and ginger in small bowl to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Drizzle over asparagus. Sprinkle with green onion tops and peanuts and serve.

SPRING ASPARAGUS SALAD



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This is a nice and simple cold salad that is nothing more than asparagus dressed in a Chinese-influenced vinaigrette topped with sesame seeds. It's a great way to celebrate the arrival of the asparagus crops!

Provided by Seattle Dad

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Asparagus Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 ½ pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Whisk together the rice vinegar, red wine vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and mustard. Drizzle in the peanut oil and sesame oil while whisking vigorously to emulsify. Set aside.
  • Bring a pot of lightly-salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus to the water and cook 3 to 5 minutes until just tender, but still mostly firm. Remove and rinse under cold water to stop from cooking any further.
  • Place the asparagus in a large bowl and drizzle the dressing over the asparagus. Toss until evenly coated. Sprinkle with sesame seeds to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 73.1 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

GRILLED ASIAN ASPARAGUS



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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

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
½ cup hoisin sauce
sesame seeds

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

GRILLED SOY-SESAME ASPARAGUS



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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

1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 ½ pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

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

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender asparagus spears for the best flavor and texture.
  • Trim the asparagus spears by snapping off the tough ends.
  • Blanch the asparagus spears in boiling water for 1-2 minutes, then immediately transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process and preserve their鮮豔的綠色.
  • For a more flavorful salad, use a variety of mushrooms, such as shiitake, oyster, or enoki mushrooms.
  • Add some toasted nuts, such as almonds, walnuts, or pine nuts, for extra crunch and flavor.
  • If you don't have rice vinegar, you can substitute white vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
  • Serve the salad immediately, or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Japanese-style asparagus salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The combination of asparagus, mushrooms, and dressing is simple yet delicious, and the salad is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a healthy and tasty salad, give this Japanese-style asparagus salad a try.

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