**Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the Orient with our Sesame Beef Asparagus Salad, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures.**
This delectable dish features tender beef strips marinated in a savory concoction of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and garlic, then seared to perfection, delivering a symphony of umami flavors. Accompanied by crisp asparagus spears, vibrant red bell peppers, and crunchy peanuts, each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures. Drizzled with a tantalizing dressing made from the marinade, this salad delivers a burst of tangy and sweet notes, while the sprinkling of sesame seeds adds a nutty aroma and subtle crunch. Explore variations of this versatile recipe, including a vegan version with tofu, a spicy rendition with Sriracha, and a low-carb option with cauliflower rice, ensuring there's a perfect fit for every palate and dietary preference.
ASIAN ASPARAGUS SALAD
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
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 :
ASPARAGUS BEEF SAUTE
I love filet mignon but not its price, so I came up with a recipe for more affordable beef tenderloin tail. Now I cook it once a week, plus my husband loves taking the leftovers to work. -Linda Flynn, Ellicott City, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Toss beef with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute beef 2 minutes. Add garlic and green onion; cook and stir until beef is browned, 2-3 minutes. Remove from pan., In same skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute asparagus and mushrooms until asparagus is crisp-tender. Add beef, soy sauce and lemon juice; heat through, tossing to combine. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 540mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
BEEFY BROCCOLI ASPARAGUS SALAD
This chilled beef salad is a sensational switch from your everyday dinners. Colorful veggies provide the make-ahead main dish with crispness, while soy sauce and sesame oil flavor the homemade dressing. -Betty Rassette of Salina, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place steak on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 6-10 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°); cool completely., In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add asparagus and broccoli; cover and cook for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place vegetables in ice water. Drain and pat dry; refrigerate. , For dressing, in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, oil, ginger, sugar and pepper; shake well. Thinly slice beef and place in a bowl; add dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Just before serving, add vegetables and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 670mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ASPARAGUS WITH SESAME SEEDS
Crisp asparagus is topped with soy sauce and sesame seeds in this delightful dish our Test Kitchen shares.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Transfer to a serving dish. Combine the water, soy sauce, oil, salt and pepper; drizzle over asparagus. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 262mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SESAME BEEF WITH ASPARAGUS
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 6h10m
Yield 3 to 4 servings as part of a C
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Slice steak into broad 1/8-inch thick strips, about 1 inch wide and 6 inches long. In a small bowl combine steak strips with baking soda, crushed garlic cloves and 1/4 cup cold water. Mix well and soak 5 hours.
- Rinse steak slices and dry well on paper towels. In a small bowl mix together egg white and salt, stirring vigorously until egg white foams. Stir in sesame seeds, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon peanut oil and cornstarch. Add steak and toss to coat. Marinate 1/2 hour at room temperature. In another small bowl, combine thin soy sauce, Shao Hsing, remaining 4 teaspoons sugar, vinegar, sesame oil and sesame paste; set aside.
- In a wok heat remaining 4 cups peanut oil over high heat to 375 degrees. Drain beef, pat dry then deep-fry 45 seconds, turning pieces several times with a metal spoon. Using a slotted spoon, remove beef and drain on paper towels. When oil returns to 375 degrees, deep-fry 15 seconds more, remove beef, and drain. Repeat deep-frying, 15 seconds, a third time. Remove beef and drain on clean paper towels. When oil returns to 375 degrees, deep-fry asparagus and red bell pepper 30 seconds. Drain on paper towels.
- Drain off all but 1 tablespoon oil from wok and increase heat to high. Add chili peppers, scallions, chopped garlic and chopped ginger; stir-fry 1 minute. Add asparagus and red pepper; stir-fry 10 seconds and add beef. Stir in soy sauce mixture, bring to a boil and serve immediately with rice.
ROASTED SESAME ASPARAGUS
Sesame adds a rich nutty flavor to this asparagus side dish - ready in 15 minutes.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450°F. Break off tough ends of asparagus as far down as stalks snap easily. In ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan, place asparagus spears in single layer.
- In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients except sesame seed; pour over asparagus, turning asparagus to coat evenly.
- Roast 8 to 10 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender (asparagus will appear slightly charred). Sprinkle with sesame seed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 75 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g
ASPARAGUS SALAD, JAPANESE-STYLE
Here, ribbons of raw asparagus are simply dressed with a nutty vinaigrette of toasted sesame seeds, sesame oil and rice vinegar.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories salads and dressings, appetizer, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut off the woodsy bottoms of the asparagus spears; discard. Cut off the flower ends and set aside.
- Use a vegetable peeler to remove the dark green outer skin of each spear; you should get three or four ribbons from each one. Set aside. Cut the remaining stalks crosswise into 1/4-inch rounds. Combine ribbons, sliced rounds and tips in a bowl.
- Toast the sesame seeds in a small dry skillet over medium-heat, shaking occasionally until they color and begin to pop, but remove from heat before they burn. Combine the seeds with sesame oil, rice vinegar, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Taste and adjust as necessary. Spoon over the asparagus and toss gently.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 65, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 477 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
SESAME BEEF AND ASPARAGUS STIR FRY
Get out the chopsticks it' s chinese for dinner tonight. This recipe goes together easily if you do all the prep work before starting to cook. This is an easy family supper that has everything meat, side and vegetable in one dish.
Provided by donnacooks
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a bowl mix together, soy,rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, chopped ginger, 2 tsps. sesame oil cornstarch and pepper flakes, set aside.
- To 2 cups boiling water andd two beef ramen noodles, 1 seasoning packet, 4 scallions and 1 teaspoons sesame oil. Cook one minute, remove from heat; let stand covered.
- In a large skillet heat oil, add boneless sirloin and garlic and stir fry until lightly browned. Remove beef, keep warm. Add second Tbls. of oil add asparagus; stir fry until done to your taste.
- Add beef and soy mixture to skillet. Stir fry until thickened. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seed and more green onions. Toss with noodles and serve.
GRILLED SOY-SESAME ASPARAGUS
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
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
SPRING ASPARAGUS SALAD
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
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
SHAVED ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH GINGER AND SESAME
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
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
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked or leftover steak.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Use a variety of vegetables in your salad, such as broccoli, carrots, or snap peas.
- If you don't have sesame seeds, you can substitute another type of nut or seed, such as peanuts or sunflower seeds.
- Serve the salad immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Sesame beef asparagus salad is a delicious and healthy meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It is packed with protein, vegetables, and healthy fats. The sesame dressing adds a flavorful touch that complements the beef and asparagus perfectly. This salad is also easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences.
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