ASPARAGUS AND CHICKEN SALAD WITH GINGER DRESSING
Asparagus takes easily to many kinds of seasonings, so after you've tired of having it plain with butter or homemade mayonnaise, try this spicy dressing laced with ginger and chiles. Adding smoked chicken is a nice way to make a more substantial first course or light lunch. You can purchase smoked chicken at better butcher shops or online, but equally good is grilled chicken at room temperature, or cold poached chicken. I sometimes substitute lightly smoked ham or smoked slab bacon, simmered until tender.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, lunch, quick, salads and dressings, main course, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- To make the vinaigrette, put shallots in a small bowl. Add vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt and cayenne and let steep for 5 minutes. Add ginger and garlic, then whisk in sesame oil and vegetable oil. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Snap off the tough end of each asparagus spear, then cut each spear into 2-inch lengths. Cut thicker pieces in half lengthwise as necessary so all cut pieces are approximately the same size. Place asparagus pieces into boiling water and cook for 1 minute. Drain and cool under running water. Blot dry.
- To make the salad, put asparagus in a salad bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add chile, if using, and crushed peanuts. Dress with half the vinaigrette and toss to coat.
- Arrange dressed asparagus on a platter or on individual plates. Tear chicken slices into strips and scatter over asparagus. Drizzle a little more vinaigrette over the salad and give it a good squeeze of lime. Garnish with basil, mint and cilantro leaves and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 502, UnsaturatedFat 30 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 698 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Edgard jose Requenez alvarado
[email protected]I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. The ginger dressing is so flavorful and the salad is always a hit with my family and friends.
Mikey Clarke
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The ginger dressing is delicious and the salad is very refreshing.
Duru Francis
[email protected]I made this salad for lunch today and it was amazing! The ginger dressing is so unique and flavorful.
Tsakani Baloyi
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious salad. The asparagus and chicken are cooked perfectly, and the ginger dressing is light and refreshing.
Libiya Lipi
[email protected]I love this salad! The asparagus and chicken are cooked perfectly, and the ginger dressing is so flavorful.
Chidinma Roseline
[email protected]This salad is easy to make and so delicious! The ginger dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Md Jubair
[email protected]I've made this salad several times now and it's always a favorite. The ginger dressing is so flavorful and the salad is always a hit with my family and friends.
Phionah Apwonoh
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a light and refreshing salad. The asparagus and chicken are cooked perfectly, and the ginger dressing is delicious.
abdulrashid buhari
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the ginger dressing.
Ezahh Maysarah
[email protected]This salad was delicious! The ginger dressing was the perfect complement to the asparagus and chicken. I will definitely be making this again.