Best Easy Peasy Chilled Asparagus Recipes

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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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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.

COLD ASPARAGUS VINAIGRETTE



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Make and share this Cold Asparagus Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mimi Bobeck

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs asparagus, trimmed, peeled
1 small shallot, minced
1 small garlic clove, crushed
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 lemon, juice of
3/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 hard-cooked egg, yolk and white minced separately
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Blanch the asparagus and drain it on paper towels.
  • Arrange the spears in a shallow serving dish and sprinkle with the minced shallot.
  • Place the garlic and salt in a small bowl, and mash them together with the back of a spoon until the mixture forms a paste.
  • Stir in the mustard and lemon juice.
  • Whisk in the oil, vinegar, and pepper.
  • Spoon this dressing over the asparagus.
  • Garnish the asparagus with alternating bands of chopped egg white, parsley, and egg yolk.
  • Chill thoroughly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.1, Fat 42.4, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 53, Sodium 57.9, Carbohydrate 11.3, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 3.3, Protein 7.3

CHINESE CHILLED ASPARAGUS



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Great when it's too hot for warm food. Also goes well with grilled meat or Chinese main dishes. Cook time includes time for chilling.

Provided by littleturtle

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb asparagus, woody bases removed
2 1/2 cups boiling water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons oil

Steps:

  • Cut the asparagus into slices diagonally.
  • Place in a saucepan and pour the boiling water over the asparagus.
  • Return to a boil and cook for two minutes.
  • Drain and cool under running cold water.
  • Mix together the remaining ingredients and pour over the asparagus.
  • Chill for 1/2 hour before serving.

CHILLED ASPARAGUS WITH SESAME VINAIGRETTE



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Asparagus with an Asian influence. This makes a delicious cold or room temperature side dish that pairs well with Oriental main dishes or any type of grilled meat.Easy to make and it can be prepared in advance. Originally from a local paper.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Vegetable

Time 19m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs asparagus, trimmed
8 teaspoons sesame oil
4 teaspoons rice vinegar
4 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Cook asparagus in a large skillet of boiling, salted water until just crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
  • Drain; rinse with cold water and drain well.
  • Pat dry with paper towels.
  • Arrange on a platter.
  • Mix sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar in a small bowl and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • (Asparagus and sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate.) To serve, spoon dressing over asparagus, sprinkle with toasted sesame seed and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.6, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 183.5, Carbohydrate 5.4, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 2, Protein 3

CHILLED ASPARAGUS WITH SESAME VINAIGRETTE



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Categories     Vegetable     Side     Picnic     Vegetarian     Asparagus     Spring     Summer     Healthy     Vegan     Sesame     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons oriental sesame oil
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
Sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Cook asparagus in large skillet of boiling salted water until just crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water and drain well. Pat dry with paper towels. Arrange on platter. Mix sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce and sugar in small bowl. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Asparagus and dressing can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate.) Spoon dressing over asparagus. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

CHILLED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMONY GARLIC DRESSING



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Great when it's too hot for warm food. Low cal, heart healthy side dish from the American Heart Association Around the World Cookbook.

Provided by littleturtle

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons low-fat sour cream or 2 tablespoons nonfat sour cream
1 tablespoon low-fat buttermilk or 1 tablespoon skim milk
1 garlic clove, minced
1 -2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
24 fresh asparagus spears, woody bases removed
poppy seed (optional)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix together first five ingredients until smooth.
  • Cover and chill until serving time.
  • Boil asparagus for 5 minutes (until crisp-tender).
  • Drain (I've served this dish hot by tossing the asparagus in the pan with the dressing and heating for 1-2 minutes at this point).
  • Rinse with cold water and drain again.
  • Cover and chill until serving time.
  • To serve, gently toss asparagus spears with dressing.
  • Sprinkle lightly with poppy seeds, if desired.

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