Best 10 Asparagus With Hazelnuts And Tarragon Vinaigrette Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, springtime unveils a treasure trove of flavors, and among them shines the vibrant asparagus. With its slender green stalks and delicate flavor, asparagus takes center stage in this tantalizing recipe. Accompanied by the nutty crunch of toasted hazelnuts and the aromatic essence of tarragon vinaigrette, this dish elevates the humble vegetable into an unforgettable symphony of taste and texture.

But our culinary journey doesn't stop there. This comprehensive article offers a delectable selection of asparagus recipes, each showcasing the versatility and allure of this seasonal delicacy. From the simplicity of roasted asparagus with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese to the elegance of asparagus wrapped in prosciutto and baked to perfection, these recipes promise to transform your kitchen into a haven of culinary artistry.

Savor the vibrant flavors of asparagus and goat cheese in a creamy pasta dish, or indulge in the tangy delight of asparagus and sun-dried tomato salad. Experience the harmonious blend of asparagus, peas, and mint in a refreshing spring risotto, or explore the depths of flavor in a savory asparagus and mushroom stir-fry.

With each recipe meticulously crafted to capture the essence of this seasonal bounty, this article is your ultimate guide to unlocking the culinary potential of asparagus. So, gather your ingredients, let your creativity flourish, and embark on a culinary adventure that celebrates the beauty and flavor of this springtime gem.

Let's cook with our recipes!

TARRAGON ASPARAGUS SALAD



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I love asparagus, and I love it even more when drizzled with my light, lemony vinaigrette dressing with a touch of tarragon. It's perfect as a side for fresh spring meals. -Linda Lace, Winter Park, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon or 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash salt
1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Place the first 7 ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Refrigerate at least 1 hour., In a large skillet, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cook, covered, until crisp-tender, 1-3 minutes. Remove asparagus and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry. Refrigerate, covered, until serving., To serve, shake dressing again. Spoon over asparagus.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 387mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TARRAGON ASPARAGUS



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I grow purple asparagus, so I'm always looking for new ways to prepare it. Recently, my husband and I discovered how wonderful any color of asparagus tastes when it's grilled. -Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup honey
2 to 4 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon

Steps:

  • On a large plate, toss asparagus with oil, salt and pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender, turning occasionally and basting frequently with honey during the last 3 minutes. Sprinkle with tarragon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 302mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ASPARAGUS WITH CREAMY TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed (about 1 pound 4 ounces)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Spring mix lettuce, for serving
Creamy Herb Vinaigrette, recipe follows
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
1/2 small shallot, minced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a sheet tray with foil.
  • Add the asparagus in a single row to the prepared sheet tray. Drizzle with the olive oil, toss, and then season with some salt and pepper. Roast until tender, 15 minutes.
  • Serve on a bed of spring mix and drizzle with the Creamy Herb Vinaigrette.
  • Add the mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, tarragon and shallots to a bowl and whisk until smooth and emulsified.

ASPARAGUS, ARTICHOKE, AND MUSHROOM SAUTE WITH TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 27m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large shallot, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1 bunch asparagus (1 pound), sliced into 3-inch pieces
1 (8-ounce) package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed
1/2 pint teardrop tomatoes, halved
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the Vegetable Saute: Warm the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallot and the garlic and cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms and asparagus to the pan and cook until tender. Add the artichoke hearts and season with salt and pepper, then cook until the artichoke hearts are heated through. Remove the skillet from the heat, then add in the tomatoes and stir to warm them up.
  • For the Tarragon Vinaigrette: Combine the oil, vinegar, tarragon, salt and pepper in a glass screw-top jar. Seal the jar and shake vigorously to mix the vinaigrette.
  • Toss the vegetables with the vinaigrette and serve.

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 ASPARAGUS WITH TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE



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This is one of two Runner-Up recipes for 1993 in the San Francisco Chronicle, and was developed by Georgeanne Brennan.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Vegetable

Time 13m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup champagne vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
2 shallots, peeled and finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon
2 lbs asparagus

Steps:

  • Put the mustard in a small bowl. Whisk in the vinegar, salt and pepper. Slowly add the olive oil, whisking constantly, until completely incorporated. Stir in the shallots and tarragon. Set aside for at least 15 minutes.
  • Trim the asparagus, discarding woody ends. Steam, roast or grill the spears whole until just tender when pierced with a fork. Do not overcook.
  • Arrange the still-warm asparagus on a warm serving plate, spoon the dressing over it and turn the asparagus gently to coat.

DOUBLE ASPARAGUS VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     easy, quick, weekday, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Kosher salt
1 1/2 to 2 pounds asparagus
1 shallot, peeled
2 tablespoons tarragon leaves
2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley leaves
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup grapeseed oil
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Bring medium pot of salted water to boil. Trim and peel the asparagus and reserve the trimmings. Add trimmings and shallot to the pot, lower heat and simmer until almost tender, about 7 minutes. Add tarragon and parsley and continue cooking just until the herbs are bright green, about 1 minute. Drain.
  • Transfer the herbs and trimmings to a blender or food processor, add 2 ice cubes and 1/4 cup water, and purée until smooth. Add a little more water to the blender if necessary. Add the lemon juice and a pinch salt. Then, with the motor running, add the grapeseed and olive oils. Adjust the seasoning if necessary, then strain through a sieve, reserving the dressing and discarding the rest.
  • Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Put in the asparagus stalks, in batches if necessary, lower heat and simmer until just tender and still bright green, about 5 minutes. Drain on towels and serve with vinaigrette spooned over.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 198, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 399 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

ASPARAGUS WITH HAZELNUT VINAIGRETTE



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Make and share this Asparagus With Hazelnut Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb asparagus
1/4 cup shopped shallot
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
7 tablespoons walnut oil
1/4 cup toasted hazelnuts

Steps:

  • Steam asparagus for 5 minutes until crisp tender.
  • Mix shallots, vinegar, mustard, and oil.
  • Pour over asparagus, top with toasted nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.6, Fat 19.5, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 20.7, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 1.2, Protein 2.9

ASPARAGUS VINAIGRETTE



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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

Coarse salt
2 bunches asparagus (about 2 pounds), trimmed
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
Pinch of sugar
Freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh tarragon

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 WITH HAZELNUTS AND TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE



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Categories     Appetizer     Side     Steam     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Asparagus     Spring     Tarragon     Hazelnut     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield 4 Side-Dish Servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/4 cup minced shallots
3 tablespoons tarragon-white wine vinegar
4 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon or 1 1/4 teaspoons dried
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
7 tablespoons hazelnut oil, walnut oil or olive oil
4 cups baby lettuces or inner leaves of curly endive
1/4 cup hazelnuts, toasted, husked, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Pour water into large pot to depth of 1 inch and bring to boil. Place asparagus on steamer rack set over water in pot. Cover pot and steam until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer asparagus to bowl of ice water and cool. Drain. Place asparagus on paper towels. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Combine shallots, vinegar, tarragon and mustard in bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Place baby lettuces on large platter. Arrange asparagus atop lettuces. Drizzle with vinaigrette. Sprinkle with hazelnuts.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, tender asparagus. Look for spears that are bright green and have tightly closed tips.
  • If you don't have time to roast the hazelnuts, you can buy them pre-roasted. Just be sure to chop them coarsely before using.
  • Tarragon is a key ingredient in this recipe, so don't skip it. If you can't find fresh tarragon, you can use dried tarragon, but be sure to use less, as it is more concentrated.
  • The vinaigrette is a great way to add flavor to the asparagus. Be sure to whisk it well before using, so that the oil and vinegar are well combined.
  • You can serve this dish warm or at room temperature. It's also great as a make-ahead dish, so you can enjoy it later in the week.

Conclusion:

This asparagus with hazelnuts and tarragon vinaigrette is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The roasted hazelnuts add a nutty flavor to the dish, while the tarragon vinaigrette adds a bright and tangy flavor. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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