Best Asparagus And Avocado Wraps Recipes

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ASPARAGUS AVOCADO MEDLEY EVONNE STYLE



Asparagus Avocado Medley Evonne Style image

A colorful, pretty salad features lightly cooked asparagus, fresh avocado, mushrooms, zucchini, and tomato in a homemade vinaigrette dressing.

Provided by evonnecpa

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Asparagus Salad Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons water
8 fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 large avocado - peeled, pitted, and cubed
1 zucchini, diced
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
1 red onion, sliced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place asparagus and water into a dish, cover, and microwave on high for 3 minutes; stir. Continue microwaving until asparagus are bright green and slightly tender, 2 to 3 more minutes. Drain and cool.
  • Toss asparagus, mushrooms, avocado, zucchini, tomato, and red onion gently in a large salad bowl. Combine lemon juice, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, basil, thyme, salt, and black pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; cover and shake dressing to mix. Pour dressing over salad and toss again to coat. Cover salad and refrigerate until serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 129.1 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

ASPARAGUS WRAPPED IN CRISP PROSCIUTTO



Asparagus Wrapped in Crisp Prosciutto image

Extremely easy and elegant appetizer. Asparagus spears are wrapped in a sheath of prosciutto, then baked until crispy. A great dish to make ahead, and bake just before serving.

Provided by Teresa Haider

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Pork

Time 20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 tablespoon olive oil
16 spears fresh asparagus, trimmed
16 slices prosciutto

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and coat with olive oil.
  • Wrap one slice of prosciutto around each asparagus spear, starting at the bottom, and spiraling up to the tip. Place the wrapped spears on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 5 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove, and shake the pan back and forth to roll the spears over. Return to the oven for another 5 minutes, or until asparagus is tender, and prosciutto is crisp. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.8 calories, Carbohydrate 0.6 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 278.6 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

ASPARAGUS WRAPS



Asparagus Wraps image

Asparagus makes lovely finger food, especially wrapped in pastry and tasty filling. Easily assembled, it's perfect for weeknight noshing or something a little fancier for entertaining. -Linda Hall, Evington, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon Mrs. Dash Onion & Herb seasoning blend
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto or deli ham
24 thick fresh asparagus spears, trimmed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Mix butter, seasoning blend and garlic salt. Unfold puff pastry sheets onto a lightly floured surface. Spread each with 1-1/2 tablespoons butter mixture and sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese. Top with prosciutto, pressing lightly to adhere., Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut each sheet into 12 strips (about 1/2 in. thick). Wrap each strip, filling side in, around an asparagus spear; place on parchment-lined baking sheets., Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

ASPARAGUS AND AVOCADO SALAD



Asparagus and Avocado Salad image

Provided by Jim Lahey

Categories     Salad     Appetizer     Side     Vegetarian     Mint     Asparagus     Avocado     Spring     Healthy     Vegan     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

160 grams (4 or 5) thick asparagus spears
1 avocado, halved, pitted, and peeled
16 fresh mint leaves, chopped
1/2 lime
20 grams (about 2 tablespoons) extra-virgin olive oil
Pinch of fine sea salt per serving

Steps:

  • 1 Cut away about 2 inches of the base of each asparagus spear. With a vegetable peeler, shave the entire asparagus from bottom to top, reversing your grip and rotating as necessary to shave as much as possible. Don't rush it; be deliberate for the greatest precision.
  • 2 Divide the asparagus strips among 4 salad plates. Cut each avocado half into 4 sections and place 2 wedges on each salad. Sprinkle with the mint leaves. Squeeze lime juice over the salads, drizzle evenly with the oil, and sprinkle with salt.

AVOCADO WRAPS



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You can omit the deli meat in this recipe to make it vegitarian. Grill wrap before serving. The perfect avocado should be soft to touch. If it is too squishy, turn into guacamole!!

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 avocado, ripe
1 1/2 cups crisco canola oil
1/4 cup lime juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups salad greens
1/2 cup goat cheese or 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1 small red onion, sliced
4 large tortillas, white (approximately 10-inches) or 4 large whole wheat (approximately 10-inches)
avocado, ripe, sliced in 8 slices

Steps:

  • DRESSING: Place ingredients in food processor. Process until smooth. Reserve.
  • FILLING: Combine salad greens, cheese and red onion. Toss with reserved dressing.
  • ASSEMBLY: Place tortillas on flat surface. If using roasted turkey, place 2 slices on each tortilla. Divide salad mixture between 4 tortillas and place on top of turkey. Place 2 slices of avocdo on top of each one. Roll up tortillas, slice in half and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1183, Fat 98.1, SaturatedFat 9, Sodium 1040.5, Carbohydrate 68.4, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 4.1, Protein 11.8

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