Best Asparagus Salad With Fresh Mozzarella Recipes

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ASPARAGUS AND MOZZARELLA SALAD



Asparagus and Mozzarella Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound medium size asparagus, stalks peeled
1/4 cup olive oil
1 to 2 tablespoons Champagne or white wine vinegar
Dijon mustard and minced garlic to taste
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound fresh mozzarella, cut into sticks, about 1/4 inch wide and 1 inch long.
2 vine-ripened tomatoes, very thinly sliced
4 ounces wafer thin slices (rounds) of salami
1/4 cup slivered roasted red bell pepper (from the jar)

Steps:

  • Simmer the asparagus until just cooked through. Rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain, pat dry and cut the spears, on the diagonal, into 1inch long pieces; set aside.
  • Make a dressing of olive oil, vinegar, mustard and garlic and season to taste with salt and pepper. Combine the asparagus and mozzarella and lightly dress with half of the dressing.
  • Alternate rounds of tomato and salami on the outside of each dinner plate; center asparagus and mozzarella mixture in the middle; drizzle remaining dressing over the tomatoes and salami. Garnish asparagus and mozzarella with roasted peppers.

ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH FRESH MOZZARELLA



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We couldn't agree more with Libby; the mozzarella cheese and herbs in this dish are a real winning combination... Blue Ribbon winning, in fact! Thanks for sharing, Libby.

Provided by libby walp

Categories     Other Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 lb asparagus, fresh
3/4 lb green beans, fresh
1 small red onion
1/4 c olive oil
1/4 c red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp stone ground mustard
1 Tbsp tarragon, fresh
1/4 tsp salt and pepper
2 oz mozzarella cheese, fresh
2 tsp lemon juice, fresh

Steps:

  • 1. Clean and slice asparagus, green beans and onions into 1 intch slices.
  • 2. Drop the asparagus and bens into a pot of boiling water and blanch for 3-5 minutes, until bright green and slightly soft.
  • 3. Remove the vegetables, and place them in a bath of ice water, along with the onion slices.
  • 4. In a bowl, whisk the olive oil, red wine vinerag, mustard, taragon, salt and pepper.
  • 5. Rewmove cooled vegetables from water, and toss in bowl with dressing.
  • 6. Top with medium sizes pieces of fresh mozzarella cheese and the fresh lemon juice.

ASPARAGUS MOZZARELLA SALAD



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I got this recipe out of my new Taste of Home magazine. I made it and it is a great summer salad... I used Brownwood Farsm Kreame Mustard instead of Dijon Mustard.

Provided by CIndytc

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lbs fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
2 cups grape tomatoes, sliced in half
1 medium red onion, halved and sliced thin
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large suacepan, bring 1/2 inch of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the cheese, tomatoes, onion and basil.
  • To make Dressing:.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, garlic salt and mustard and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Drizzle with lemon juice. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.1, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 23.9, Sodium 272.4, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.8, Protein 8.3

GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH MOZZARELLA



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 small shallot, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
1 teaspoon finely chopped oregano
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
20 large asparagus stalks, peeled
Olive oil
1/4 pound fresh mozzarella, cut into four 1/2-inch thick slices

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Preheat grill. Brush asparagus with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill for 3 to 4 minutes or until just tender. Divide the asparagus among 4 plates and immediately top with a slice of the cheese. Drizzle with the lemon vinaigrette.

ASPARAGUS-TOMATO SALAD WITH DRESSING



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This is a delicious way to start off any meal- and a nice change of pace from the usual tossed salad.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

DRESSING:
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1/2 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
SALAD:
12 fresh asparagus spears, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
3 small tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 small red onion, sliced

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients; set aside. Place asparagus in a large saucepan with enough water to cover; cook until crisp-tender. Drain and cool. , Combine asparagus, tomatoes and onion in a bowl. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ASPARAGUS SALAD, ITALIAN-STYLE



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Here, raw asparagus is simply dressed with lemon juice, olive oil and Parmesan shavings.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 to 2 pounds asparagus, not too skinny (fat is fine)
2 tablespoons olive oil, or to taste
Lemon juice to taste
Salt and pepper to taste
Freshly shaved Parmesan to taste

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 large bowl. Drizzle asparagus with oil, then sprinkle with lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, then top with Parmesan.

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