Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our versatile balsamic asparagus salad, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Featuring a medley of fresh asparagus, succulent tomatoes, aromatic shallots, and a zesty balsamic vinaigrette, this vibrant salad offers a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory notes.
Accompanying this delectable salad are three additional recipes that cater to diverse dietary preferences and culinary desires. For a protein-packed option, try the balsamic asparagus salad with grilled chicken, where tender chicken breasts are marinated in a flavorful blend of herbs and spices, then grilled to perfection. If you seek a vegetarian delight, the balsamic asparagus salad with roasted chickpeas is a hearty and satisfying choice, featuring crispy roasted chickpeas tossed in a zesty lemon-tahini dressing. Lastly, for a vegan alternative, the balsamic asparagus salad with quinoa is a wholesome and nutritious option, combining fluffy quinoa with fresh vegetables and a tangy balsamic dressing.
ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH SWEET BALSAMIC VINEGAR
Asparagus Salad with Sweet Balsamic Vinegar - Boiling the vinegar concentrates and sweetens it, so the dressing doesn't require as much oil to balance the acid. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Categories Salad Nut Pepper Vegetable Side Picnic Quick & Easy Low Cal Mother's Day Backyard BBQ Vinegar Pecan Asparagus Bell Pepper Spring Healthy Bon Appétit Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Boil vinegar in heavy small saucepan over medium heat until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Pour vinegar into large bowl. Whisk in oil, mustard, marjoram and garlic. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain again. Add asparagus and bell pepper to dressing; toss to blend well. Sprinkle with pecans and serve.
BALSAMIC ASPARAGUS SALAD
For this asparagus salad, allow enough time to let the flavors blend for at least an hour. That's one of the secrets to why it tastes so delicious! If you're short on time, use 1/2 cup prepared balsamic vinaigrette instead of making it from scratch. -Dolores Brigham, Inglewood, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Transfer to a large bowl; add the onion, red pepper and cranberries., In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper; shake well. Pour over asparagus mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in almonds and bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
COLD ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR
Categories Salad Vegetable Side Quick & Easy Wheat/Gluten-Free
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook asparagus in salted water unitl crisp-tender. Drain and rinse in cold water, and chill in the refrigerator. Add vinegar and garlic to saucepan and boil over medium heat until reduced by half. Remove from heat and stir in oil and mustard. Allow sauce to cool and toss with asparagus, red peppers, onion, bacon and toasted pine nuts. Keep chilled until serving.
ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR
Make and share this Asparagus Salad with Balsamic Vinegar recipe from Food.com.
Provided by CountryLady
Categories Fruit
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling, salted water until crisp-tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Place in a decorative bowl and put in the refrigerator until thoroughly chilled.
- Boil vinegar in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat until reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
- This will sweeten and concentrate the vinegar; pour into a large bowl.
- Whisk in oil, mustard, marjoram and garlic.
- Season dressing to taste with sea salt and fresh cracked pepper.
- When ready to serve, add the red peppers and toss with dressing.
- Sprinkle with nuts and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.6, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 37.7, Carbohydrate 15.6, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 7.3, Protein 6.6
WARM ASPARAGUS MUSHROOM SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE & BALSAMIC DRESSI
A wonderful spring salad from Peter Martin's restaurant in Kitchener Ontario! Arrange the asparagus on the plate in a sunburst pattern, top it with mixed greens & the warmed dressing for an impressive first course.
Provided by CountryLady
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Snap off tough ends of asparagus& cook in your favourite manner (steam, boil, roast, your choice but I highly recommend Pan Roasted Asparagus- recipe#84345) until tender-crisp.
- Whisk dressing ingredients together in a small bowl& set aside.
- Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large non stick skillet.
- Stir fry mushrooms until golden& no liquid remains, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic& red peppers& stir fry for another 2 minutes.
- Add dressing& 2 tbsps of the dill; cook, stirring frequently, until heated through, about 2 minutes.
- Arrange asparagus& greens on the plate, top with dressing& goat cheese; sprinkle remaining dill.
WW BALSAMIC ASPARAGUS AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD
Make and share this Ww Balsamic Asparagus and Cherry Tomato Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kristiina
Categories Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Chop woody ends off asparagus. Microwave for 2 to 3 minutes, or cook in boiling, salted water until barely tender, about 4 to 6 minutes.
- Plunge into ice water to stop cooking. Drain. Add cherry tomatoes.
- Stir together vinegar, orange juice and garlic; season to taste. Spoon dressing over asparagus and tomatoes.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.8, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 2.2, Sodium 137.7, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 4, Protein 5.5
Tips:
- For the best flavor, choose fresh, crisp asparagus. Look for spears that are bright green and have tightly closed tips.
- Trim the asparagus by snapping off the tough ends. You can also use a knife to cut off the bottom inch or two of each spear.
- Blanch the asparagus in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, or until it is tender but still slightly crisp. Immediately transfer the asparagus to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
- To make the balsamic dressing, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
- Toss the asparagus, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil in the balsamic dressing. Serve immediately.
Conclusion:
Balsamic asparagus salad is a light and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The combination of sweet and tangy balsamic dressing, tender asparagus, juicy tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella cheese is sure to please everyone at the table. This salad is also very easy to make, so it is a great option for busy weeknights.
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