Best Fennel Asparagus Seven Layer Salad Recipes

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GRILLED FENNEL AND ASPARAGUS SALAD



Grilled Fennel and Asparagus Salad image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 clove garlic, smashed to a paste with a pinch of salt
1 lemon, juice and zest
1/4 cup Italian white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 bunches jumbo asparagus, trimmed
1 large bulb fennel, trimmed, halved
Canola oil, for oiling grill
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup golden currants
1/2 cup oil-cured olives, pitted, crushed
3 cups baby arugula
Pinch kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup shaved Pecorino Romano

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill to medium-high.
  • For the vinaigrette: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the garlic paste, lemon juice and zest, vinegar, salt, pepper and chili flakes. Gradually whisk in the olive oil. Cover and set aside.
  • For the salad: Add the asparagus and fennel to the vinaigrette and toss to coat well. Brush the grill with some canola oil. Place the vegetables on the grill and cook until just caramelized and charred on all sides, about 4 minutes. Set aside to cool briefly.
  • Heat a small saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and the pine nuts; toast until just golden brown, about 2 minutes. Set aside to cool in the pan.
  • Slice the asparagus on the bias into 1-inch pieces. Core the fennel halves, then slice them 1/8- inch-thick. Add the asparagus and fennel back to the vinaigrette. Add the currants, olives, toasted pine nuts, arugula, salt and pepper. Toss well. Let sit for 5 minutes to allow the salad to absorb the vinaigrette. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with the shaved Pecorino.

GRILLED ASPARAGUS AND FENNEL PASTA SALAD (COOKING FOR 2)



Grilled Asparagus and Fennel Pasta Salad (Cooking for 2) image

Want something different for the grill? Toss a pasta salad with hot-off-the-grill veggies.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 50m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups uncooked rainbow rotini pasta (about 5 ounces)
1/4 pound asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 medium fennel bulb, cut into thin wedges
1 small red onion, cut into thin wedges
2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 small navel orange, peeled and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Toss asparagus, fennel, onion, 2 teaspoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt until vegetables are coated. Place in grill basket. Grill 5 to 6 inches from medium heat 10 to 15 minutes, stirring vegetables or shaking grill basket frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Cool slightly.
  • Shake all Vinaigrette ingredients in tightly covered container.
  • In large bowl, toss vegetables, pasta, orange and vinaigrette. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Carbohydrate 86 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 8 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 510 mg

OVERNIGHT LAYERED LETTUCE SALAD



Overnight Layered Lettuce Salad image

This layered salad is a family favorite from a church cookbook I've had for 40 years. The bacon adds a fabulous crunch. -Mary Brehm, Cape Coral, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium head iceberg lettuce, torn
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings
2 cups frozen peas (about 10 ounces)
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
3/4 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • In a 4-qt. or 13x9-in. glass dish, layer the first 5 ingredients. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and sugar; spoon over salad, spreading to cover., Sprinkle top with cheese, bacon and cranberries. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 250mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

ASPARAGUS-FENNEL SALAD



Asparagus-Fennel Salad image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Kosher salt
1 small bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sour cream
1 bulb fennel, cored and thinly sliced, plus 1/2 cup fronds
1/2 cup fresh parsley
1/4 cup fresh tarragon
Juice of 1 lemon
2 oil-packed anchovy fillets
Freshly ground pepper
1 head Boston lettuce, torn
1 5-ounce package mixed baby greens (about 8 cups)
1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed and halved
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped roasted pistachios

Steps:

  • Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl of ice water to cool, then drain and pat dry.
  • Meanwhile, make the dressing: Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, fennel fronds, parsley, tarragon, lemon juice, anchovies, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a mini food processor. Process until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Combine the asparagus, sliced fennel, Boston lettuce, mixed greens, peas, celery and pistachios in a large bowl. Just before serving, drizzle with the dressing, season with salt and pepper and toss.

SHAVED ASPARAGUS AND FENNEL SALAD



Shaved Asparagus and Fennel Salad image

Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 thick asparagus spears
1 bulb fennel
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Parmigiano-Reggiano, shaved

Steps:

  • Using a vegetable peeler, shave the asparagus. Shave the fennel bulb on a mandoline into very thin slices. In a large bowl, toss the shaved vegetables, basil and minced walnuts in a medium bowl. Dress the salad with the oil, lemon juice and some salt and pepper. Plate, and top each with Parmigiano-Reggiano shavings, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calorie, Fat 21 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 172 milligrams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 2 grams

FENNEL-ASPARAGUS SEVEN-LAYER SALAD



Fennel-Asparagus Seven-Layer Salad image

Seven-layer salad goes sophisticated with tender field greens, crisp fennel bulb and asparagus, topped with a lighter dressing featuring fresh Parmesan.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups mesclun (field or wild) greens
1 cup thinly sliced fennel bulb
1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/2 cup thinly sliced sweet onion
6 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled
1 cup (1/2-inch pieces) fresh asparagus
1 1/2 cups reduced-fat mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup shredded aged Gouda or Swiss cheese (2 oz)

Steps:

  • In large glass bowl, layer mesclun, fennel, radishes, onion, bacon and asparagus. In medium bowl, mix mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese. Spread mayonnaise mixture over asparagus, covering top completely and sealing to edge of bowl. Sprinkle with Gouda cheese.
  • Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours, but no longer than 12 hours, to blend flavors. Toss before serving, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 5 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (About 1 1/4 Cups), Sodium 810 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

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