Best Asparagus Tomato And Pine Nut Salad Recipes

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TUSCAN-STYLE ROASTED ASPARAGUS



Tuscan-Style Roasted Asparagus image

This is especially wonderful when locally grown asparagus is in season and so easy for celebrations because you can serve it hot or cold. This is how to bake asparagus. -Jannine Fisk, Malden, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1-1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
3 tablespoons pine nuts
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Place the asparagus, tomatoes and pine nuts on a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Mix 2 tablespoons oil, garlic, salt and pepper; add to asparagus and toss to coat. , Bake 15-20 minutes or just until asparagus is tender. Drizzle with remaining oil and the lemon juice; sprinkle with cheese and lemon aest. Toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 294mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ASPARAGUS WITH TOASTED PINE NUTS & LEMON VINAIGRETTE



Asparagus with Toasted Pine Nuts & Lemon Vinaigrette image

Make and share this Asparagus with Toasted Pine Nuts & Lemon Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jenny Sanders

Categories     Fruit

Time 11m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb asparagus, fresh spears
3 tablespoons pine nuts
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon basil, dried whole
1/2 teaspoon oregano, dried whole
pepper, freshly ground

Steps:

  • Snap off tough ends of asparagus.
  • Remove scales from stalks with knife or vegetable peeler, if desired.
  • Place spears in a steaming rack over boiling water; cover and steam 4-5 minutes or until spears are crisp-tender.
  • Transfer to a serving platter.
  • Sautee pine nuts in a small skillet over medium heat 2-3 minutes, until browned.
  • Set aside.
  • Combine olive oil and remaining ingredients in a medium saucepan; stir with a wire whisk to blend.
  • Cook over medium heat 2-3 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring constantly.
  • Pour over asparagus.
  • Sprinkle with pine nuts.
  • Let stand to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 307.1, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.8, Protein 3.7

ASPARAGUS-TOMATO SALAD WITH DRESSING



Asparagus-Tomato Salad with Dressing image

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 WITH PINE NUTS



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Make and share this Asparagus With Pine Nuts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gallopin Gael

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 lbs asparagus
2 tablespoons olive oil
lemon juice
salt and pepper
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 teaspoons parmesan cheese (Grated)

Steps:

  • Prepare asparagus by snapping off tough ends and rinsing under cool water. Steam until bright green and still slightly crisp, about 5 minutes.
  • Toss in olive oil and sprinkle with lemon, salt, and pepper to taste. Garnish with pinenuts and Parmesan cheese.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH PROSCIUTTO, PINE NUTS AND SHAVED PARMESAN



Roasted Asparagus with Prosciutto, Pine Nuts and Shaved Parmesan image

Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

24 medium-thick asparagus spears (about 2 pounds), trimmed and peeled
5 slices prosciutto, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1/2 cup shaved Parmesan
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the asparagus, prosciutto, Parmesan and pine nuts in a large baking dish or on a baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper (light on the salt, as prosciutto and Parm are salty). Toss together all the ingredients to evenly incorporate.
  • Bake until the prosciutto and cheese are crisp, about 12 minutes.

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