Welcome to a culinary journey that celebrates the vibrant flavors of spring with a delightful Salad of Warm White Asparagus, Spargel, Baby Arugula, and Beefsteak. This refreshing dish is a symphony of textures and flavors, featuring crisp white asparagus, tender baby arugula, juicy beefsteak tomatoes, and the nutty crunch of walnuts. Drizzled with a zesty lemon-herb vinaigrette, this salad is a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy notes.
Alongside this main recipe, you'll also discover variations that cater to different dietary preferences and culinary adventures. For a vegetarian twist, the Beefsteak Tomato and Asparagus Salad offers a delightful combination of roasted vegetables, creamy goat cheese, and a balsamic glaze. If you're craving a heartier meal, the Asparagus, Prosciutto, and Poached Egg Salad pairs perfectly with crusty bread, while the Warm Asparagus, Bacon, and Vinaigrette Salad adds smoky bacon and a tangy vinaigrette dressing.
Whether you're seeking a light lunch, a refreshing side dish, or a delectable main course, these recipes using seasonal asparagus and fresh ingredients will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more. So, let's dive into the world of flavors and explore the culinary delights that await!
WARM ASPARAGUS SALAD
Provided by Kardea Brown
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and fill a large bowl with ice water.
- Add the asparagus to the boiling water and cook until just tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain and transfer to the ice water. Once cooled, drain and pat dry and add to a medium bowl.
- Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat, add the walnuts and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until just golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour mixture over the asparagus and toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- To serve, transfer asparagus to a platter and scatter Parmesan on top. Drizzle with lemon juice and serve immediately.
CHILLED ASPARAGUS SALAD
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
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.
WARM ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH TOMATOES
You can eat this asparagus salad cold and use leftover cooked asparagus but I prefer it when the asparagus is still a little bit warm. Tastes great with meat or fish dishes.
Provided by backfee
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add asparagus and stir-fry until tender but still firm to the bite, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and drizzle with lemon juice. Place in a bowl and add cherry tomatoes.
- Stir vinegar, mustard, sugar, and salt together in a small bowl. Pour in olive oil and mix well. Drizzle dressing over asparagus and tomatoes and mix well. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 371.4 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
SALAD OF WARM WHITE ASPARAGUS (SPARGEL), BABY ARUGULA AND BEEFST
Yummy, yummy! Some of my favorite things! If you are lucky enough to be able to make this when the tomatoes are in season, this salad tops all others! I love the presentation of the white asparagus contrasting with the dark green arugula and bright red tomatoes. Just a beautiful dish! Recipe courtesy of Emeril Lagasse.
Provided by breezermom
Categories Greens
Time 22m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, bring 2 quarts of salted water to a boil.
- Set up a bowl with ice water and place near the sink.
- Place asparagus in boiling water and leave in for 2 to 3 minutes or until barely limp. Immediately transfer asparagus to ice bath for 5 minutes to stop the cooking process.
- Meanwhile, in a medium saute pan over medium-high heat, add olive oil, mushrooms and garlic. Cook about 2 minutes or until mushrooms are beginning to brown. Add tarragon and salt, pepper and a splash of vinegar. Set aside.
- On 6 salad plates, plate 4 or 5 spears of asparagus. Top with a mound of arugula and arrange 2 or 3 slices of tomato on each mound. Drizzle porcini dressing over each salad and serve.
ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND ARUGULA SALAD WITH SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE
Categories Salad Vegetable Side Roast Vegetarian Asparagus Arugula Spring Shallot Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk first 5 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes and rewhisk before using.)
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Place asparagus spears on rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle 1/4 cup vinaigrette over and turn to coat, then spread in single layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast asparagus until just crisp-tender, about 12 minutes.
- Combine arugula, chives, and asparagus in large bowl. Add remaining vinaigrette and toss to coat. Transfer salad to platter; sprinkle with salt, pepper, and cheese. Serve warm or at room temperature.
FAVA BEAN, ASPARAGUS, AND ARUGULA SALAD WITH SHAVED PECORINO
Steps:
- Cut asparagus stalks on a long diagonal into 1/8-inch-thick slices, leaving 1-inch-long tips (reserve tips separately).
- Blanch asparagus tips (but not sliced stalks) in a 4-quart pot of boiling salted water 2 minutes, then immediately transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking.
- Return water to a boil and blanch fava beans 1 minute, then immediately transfer with slotted spoon to ice water to stop cooking. Drain asparagus tips and beans and gently peel skins from beans (it's not necessary to peel edamame, if using).
- Toss beans and asparagus (blanched tips and raw sliced stalks) in a bowl with 1 tablespoon oil and salt and pepper to taste, then divide among 4 plates. Toss arugula with remaining tablespoon oil and salt and pepper to taste and mound on top of vegetables. Shave thin slices of cheese over salad with a vegetable peeler (use about half of piece), then drizzle with vinegar.
PEA, ASPARAGUS AND ARUGULA CHOPPED SALAD
Provided by Amanda Hesser
Categories project, salads and dressings
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add peas, and cook until tender but still slightly firm, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove peas to a strainer and cool under cold running water. Let dry. Bring water back to a boil. Add asparagus, and cook until tender but still slightly crisp, about 4 minutes. Drain, and cool under cold running water. Dry on a dish towel, then slice into 3/4-inch pieces (there should be about 1 cup). Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together garlic chives, vinegar, mustard, large pinch salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in oil until emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning; it should be highly seasoned.
- In a large serving bowl, combine arugula, lollo rosso, peas, asparagus, tarragon and daikon radish. Pour about half the dressing on top, and toss to coat vegetables, adding more dressing if necessary. Let sit for 15 minutes. Taste, and adjust seasoning once more before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 127, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 324 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SOUTH BEACH WHITE ASPARAGUS SALAD
Make and share this South Beach White Asparagus Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Tarbean
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In small bowl, combine the tarragon, tomatoes, oil, garlic, and vinegar.
- To serve, place the lettuce leaves on individual serving plates. Arrange 4-6 asparagus spears on the lettuce leaves. Spoon about 3 Tbs of the vinaigrette over the asparagus on each plate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.5, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 2.5, Sodium 3.6, Carbohydrate 4.7, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2.2, Protein 2.2
SHAVED ASPARAGUS WITH ARUGULA AND PARMESAN
You can get asparagus from Peru all winter long, and early spring asparagus from Mexico and Southern California. This is not a dish to make with those. It celebrates your local, regional asparagus, whenever it shows up in your local farmers' market, after months of apples, potatoes and sturdy greens. Simply shaved, then dressed with oil and paired with arugula and Parmesan, it makes for a spring salad of enormous satisfaction.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Snap off and discard the tough ends of the asparagus. Using a mandolin, sharp vegetable peeler or thin-bladed knife, slice the asparagus lengthwise into paper-thin ribbons.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil to make a dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper
- Place the asparagus ribbons in a shallow salad bowl. Season lightly with salt and pepper and coat with half the dressing. Add the arugula, tossing gently to distribute the asparagus. Drizzle with the remaining dressing.
- With a vegetable peeler, shave thin curls of Parmesan over the salad. Accompany with a platter of sliced prosciutto, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 113, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 203 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram
Tips:
- Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the final dish, so make sure to use the freshest and best-quality ingredients you can find.
- Don't overcook the asparagus: Asparagus should be cooked until it is tender-crisp, but not mushy. Overcooked asparagus will lose its flavor and texture.
- Use a light hand with the dressing: The dressing should complement the flavors of the asparagus and arugula, not overwhelm them. Use a light hand with the dressing so that the flavors of the ingredients can shine through.
- Serve the salad immediately: This salad is best served immediately after it is made. The asparagus will start to lose its crispness and the arugula will start to wilt if the salad is allowed to sit for too long.
Conclusion:
This salad of warm white asparagus, baby arugula, and beefsteak tomatoes is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The asparagus is tender and flavorful, the arugula is peppery and bright, and the tomatoes are sweet and juicy. The dressing is a simple vinaigrette that brings all of the flavors together perfectly. This salad is sure to please even the most discerning palate.
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