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.
ZESTY MARINATED ASPARAGUS
Tender asparagus is marinated in a balsamic vinaigrette and sprinkled with tangy lemon zest and fresh parsley. This is a quick and easy side dish.
Provided by KNITMAMA
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 3h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch asparagus just until tender, about 1 minute. Plunge into a bowl of cold water to cool. Drain asparagus and place in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour in vinaigrette and seal bag. Refrigerate at least 3 hours, turning bag occasionally.
- Just before serving, drain asparagus, reserving vinaigrette. Arrange on a serving platter and sprinkle with lemon zest, parsley, salt, and pepper. Serve reserved vinaigrette in a small dish on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fat 27.5 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 1782.6 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
MARINATED ASPARAGUS SALAD
A no-fuss side dish is great when entertaining. The asparagus is cooked and chilled in advance, then stands at room temperature in the marinade while I visit and prepare the rest of the meal. -Janice Connelley, Spring Creek, Nevada
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place asparagus in a large skillet; add 1/2 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Rinse in cold water; drain. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours., Arrange asparagus in a shallow dish. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over asparagus. Let stand at room temperature for 1-2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CHILLED MARINATED ASPARAGUS
"My mother had surgery a few years back in spring, so my two sisters and I were challenged to prepare dishes like this that would keep well and still taste great as leftovers," recalls Nicole LeCroy of Nashville, Tennessee. "Mom got her appetite back when she tried this cool and crunch asparagus that gets a flavor boost from soy sauce. It's a nice accompaniment to chicken, roast beef or ham."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, oil, lemon juice and garlic powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Refrigerate until cool. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse in cold water., Place asparagus in a large resealable plastic bag; add marinade. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight, turning occasionally. Drain and discard marinade. Place asparagus on a serving plate; sprinkle with pecans.
Nutrition Facts :
ASPARAGUS SPEARS WITH SESAME
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 to 8 small servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, white wine vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar. Set aside.
- Prepare an ice bath: Fill a large bowl halfway with ice cubes and add some cold water. Place a colander squarely inside the ice bath. The colander will keep you from having to pick the asparagus out from amongst the ice cubes in the ice bath.
- Add salt until the boiling water tastes like seawater. Add the asparagus to the boiling water and cook for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes - you want them to be crunchy. If the asparagus are thin, cook for only 1 minute. Remove the asparagus from the water with a strainer and transfer them to the colander inside the ice bath. Allow them to cool completely for a few minutes and then place them on a kitchen towel to drain any excess moisture.
- Toss the asparagus, sesame seeds, and the sauce together and refrigerate for 1 hour, or until ready to serve.
MARINATED ASPARAGUS SALAD
This is a nice make ahead recipe. The asparagus is so sweet and flavorful that you might want to elimate the dressing altogether. Many guests did enjoy using it to dip the spears in - it totally changes the flavor. You also might consider adding some halved cherry tomatoes to the marinade. The time listed does not include the marination time.
Provided by cookiedog
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut asparagus into 2-inch lengths. Place all but the spear tops/crowns into some boiling water in a skillet (should be just enough water to cover). After 2 minutes add the spear tops and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes longer- removing it at the crisp tender stage. Plunge it in cold ice-water to stop cooking. Drain and place in dish.
- Combine ingredients for marinade and pour mixture over asparagus. Refrigerate several hours or overnight. To serve, lift asparagus from marinade and place on lettuce leaves.
- Combine mayonnaise, sour cream (or yogurt) dill weed and 3 tablespoons of reserved marinade. Mix well. Spoon dressing over asparagus.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.6, Fat 19, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 6.8, Sodium 127.6, Carbohydrate 16.8, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 10.9, Protein 3.2
MARINATED ASPARAGUS SALAD
Asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables and I love preparing it this way. Preparation time includes chilling overnight.
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Categories Vegetable
Time 8h7m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring about 1/2 cup water to a boil in a saucepan.
- Add asparagus, cover and cook until tender, about 6 minutes (Alternatively, you can use 1 1/2 cans (15 ounces each) whole green asparagus spears and skip this step.).
- Drain the asparagus and layer it in a shallow glass dish.
- Sprinkle each layer with crumbled tarragon leaves, pepper and garlic salt.
- Pour salad dressing and vinegar over asparagus, cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Serve chilled asparagus on a bed of lettuce leaves.
- Top with a dollop of mayonnaise (which you can flavor with some of the dressing), if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 18, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 11.7, Carbohydrate 3.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1, Protein 1.9
BALSAMIC MARINATED ASPARAGUS
This easy marinated asparagus recipe comes together in just a few minutes. Balsamic vinegar and garlic add a hefty dose of flavor, sugar mellows it out a bit and red pepper flakes add a nice little kick.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 8h10m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Snap off the tough ends of asparagus and wash asparagus thoroughly.
- Cook asparagus in boiling water for about two minutes, until it's bright green and just beginning to get tender. Drain.
- Place asparagus in a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain.
- Lay asparagus in a 13" by 9" baking dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sugar, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour over asparagus.
- Cover dish with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator.
- Chill for about 8 hours.
- Using tongs, remove asparagus from marinade and serve.
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