Best Asparagus Artichoke And Avocado Salad Recipes

ASPARAGUS & ARTICHOKE SALAD

Steps:

• Cut the asparagus into short lengths.
• Cut the mushrooms and artichoke hearts into quarters or eights, depending on original size Put asparagus and beans into boiling water for just one to two minutes to turn them a bright green Remove the asparagus and beans from the boiling water and place immediately into ice water.
• Once the asparagus and beans are chilled, put into a colender and drain.
• Melt butter in small pan and add the garlic and paprika, and cook for one minute.
• Add the mushrooms, cook for another three to four minutes, and remove from the heat.
• Combine the oil, lemon juice, and black pepper in a small bowl, mixing well.
• Put the asparagus, mushrooms, artichokes, and beans into a medium size bowl.
• Pour the oil mixture over the vegetables and toss well.
• Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.

ARTICHOKE-ASPARAGUS SALAD

Steps:

• Cook artichoke hearts as directed on box; drain. Immediately rinse with cold water; drain.
• In large glass or plastic bowl, mix artichokes, asparagus and mushrooms. To make dressing, in tightly covered container, shake oil, lemon peel, lemon juice, chives, mustard and salt until well blended. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
• Remove vegetables from dressing with slotted spoon; reserve dressing. Arrange vegetables on lettuce on each of 6 plates. Garnish with olives. Serve with reserved dressing.

AVOCADO-ARTICHOKE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the artichokes until tender in boiling salted water (about 30 to 40 minutes. Drain and cool. Cut them in half and remove the chokes. Slice the artichokes thin, vertically.
• Combine the vinegar, oil, salt and pepper for the dressing.
• Pit, peel and slice the avocados lengthwise. Slice the tomatoes and arrange them on a round serving platter. Arrange the avocado in alternating slices with the artichokes on top of the tomatoes, in a pattern forming the spokes of a wheel. Pour the dressing lightly over the slices and sprinkle with the herbs. Serve at once.

RADISH, AVOCADO AND ASPARAGUS SALAD

Steps:

• To make the dressing: In the bowl of a food processor or mini chopper, add the walnuts, shallots and garlic. Pulse until the walnuts are crumbly but the mixture is starting to get a little pasty. Add the oil, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper and puree until smooth. Adjust the seasoning if necessary.
• For the salad: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Fill a large bowl with cold water and ice and set aside. Cook the asparagus until crisp-tender, 1 to 2 minutes, then transfer immediately to the ice bath to chill for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and pat dry. Cut diagonally on a long, sharp bias into 2-inch pieces. Add to a serving bowl.
• Add the radishes to the asparagus. Squeeze the lemon juice over the vegetables and season with a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Gently toss. Spoon the dressing over the salad and toss again. Arrange the avocado over the salad, then garnish with the tarragon and serve immediately.

AVOCADO & ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water., In a large bowl, combine pasta, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, avocado and cheese. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. Pour over pasta mixture; toss gently to combine. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

AVOCADO, ASPARAGUS, AND HEARTS OF PALM SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium skillet over high heat, bring 1 inch of salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook, uncovered, until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Pat dry and transfer to a large salad bowl.
• Add the hearts of palm, cherry tomatoes, and onions to the salad bowl.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, pepper, and sugar. Gradually whisk in the oil, then pour over the salad and toss to coat the vegetables. Add the diced avocado, season with salt and pepper, and toss gently. Sprinkle the salad with toasted pine nuts and serve immediately.

ASPARAGUS AND AVOCADO SALAD

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.

ASPARAGUS AVOCADO TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Slice Asparagus diagonally then steam the asparagus until it is still a bit firm and crunchy. You do not want it mushy.
• Chop tomatoes & chop Avocado's Add all above to a large bowl.
• Pour over Italian or Greek Vinaigrette salad dressing.
• Add salt pepper to taste*If you like garlic add some fresh pressed.
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• Toss and stick in the fridge for an hour.
• Ready to serve!
• Any leftovers squeeze a bit of lemon and toss to keep the avocado fresh for the next eating encounter.
• ~ENJOY~.

BALSAMIC ASPARAGUS AND ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Steam asparagus in batches vegetable steamer for 5-10 minutes each batch; time depending on the thickness of your asparagus stems.
• Meanwhile, stir fry frozen peppers in nonstick pan until warm and soft. Spoon out any extra liquid.
• Drain and rinse artichoke hearts. Chop coarsely and toss with peppers in medium bowl. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette to taste.
• Put mixture in refrigerator until cool.
• Cool asparagus and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• To serve, put pepper mixture on plate and neatly place asparagus on top. Drizzle with more balsamic vinaigrette.

AVOCADO, ARTICHOKE HEARTS AND HEART OF PALM SALAD SERVED IN LETTUCE WRAPS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the artichoke hearts, hearts of palm, cucumber, onion, poblano, and cilantro. Add the avocado and drizzle with vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Carefully mix, taking care not to break up the avocadoes. To serve, spoon the salad into the butter lettuce cups.;