Best Cold Marinated Asparagus Salad Recipes

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CHILLED ASPARAGUS SALAD



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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

6 quarts water
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
32 stalks small to medium-size green asparagus, washed and ends trimmed
2 lemons, juiced
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons smooth Dijon mustard
4 tablespoons olive oil

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



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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

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 1/2 inch pieces
1 ½ cups balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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

ASIAN ASPARAGUS SALAD



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A delightful change of pace from hot vegetable side dishes, this lovely asparagus salad gets an Asian twist with a simple marinade and sesame seeds. Once you try it, you'll serve it time and again. -Linda Hutton, Hayden, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, cook the asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender, about 3-4 minutes. Drain well and place in a large bowl. , Combine the soy sauce, oil, vinegar, sugar, sesame seeds, ginger and cumin; pour over asparagus and toss to coat. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Drain before serving.

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BALSAMIC ASPARAGUS SALAD



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For this asparagus salad, allow enough time to let the flavors blend for at least an hour. That's one of the secrets to why it tastes so delicious! If you're short on time, use 1/2 cup prepared balsamic vinaigrette instead of making it from scratch. -Dolores Brigham, Inglewood, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup dried cranberries
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Dash salt and pepper
3 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
3 tablespoons chopped cooked bacon or bacon bits

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Transfer to a large bowl; add the onion, red pepper and cranberries., In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper; shake well. Pour over asparagus mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in almonds and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MARINATED ASPARAGUS SALAD



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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

1/2 cup water
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
black pepper, to taste
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
2/3 ounce Italian salad dressing mix, prepared according to package directions
1/4 cup tarragon vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
lettuce leaf, for serving
1/4 cup mayonnaise (optional)

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

CHILLED MARINATED ASPARAGUS



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"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

2/3 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup cider vinegar
2/3 cup soy sauce
2/3 cup vegetable oil
4 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

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.

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BALSAMIC MARINATED ASPARAGUS



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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

2 pounds asparagus
3/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
4 garlic cloves (minced)
1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes

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.

MARINATED ASPARAGUS SALAD



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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

2 lbs asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch lengths
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup salad oil
2/3 cup white wine vinegar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1/2 medium green pepper, finely chopped
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sour cream (yogurt)
1/8 teaspoon dill weed
lettuce leaf

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

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