Best Green And White Asparagus Salad Recipes

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Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 bunch green asparagus, trimmed
1 bunch white asparagus, trimmed
2 small head frisee, cleaned
6 tablespoons champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
2 tablespoons honey or 2 tablespoons agave nectar
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt, to taste
fresh crack black pepper, to taste
parmesan cheese, shavings (optional)

Steps:

Whisk the vinaigrette ingredients together and set aside.
Three methods for preparing the asparagus-#1 (pan)grill.
#2 Oven roast the asparagus for about 6-8 minutes at 400 degrees.
Or, #3 in a pot of boiling salted water blanch the asparagus for 3-5 minutes until just tender. Immediately transfer to a cold water bath to stop the asparagus from cooking any further.
Arrange the frisèe on a platter.
Place the aspragus spears on top. Drizzle vinaigrette over the vegetables.
If desired, garnish with Parmesan shavings.
Servings are estimated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.2, Fat 28, SaturatedFat 3.1, Sodium 2827.1, Carbohydrate 19.8, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 7.9, Protein 11.1

Green and White Asparagus Salad image

Provided by Penny Hall @FantasyFaery54

Number Of Ingredients 9

- 1 bunch green asparagus trimmed
- 1 bunch white asparagus, peeled and trimmed
- 2 small heads frisee' lettuce, cleaned
- parmesan shavings for serving
- 6 tbsp champagne vinegar
- 2 tbsp wholegrain mustard
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- sea salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

In a post of salted boiling water, blanch asparagus 3-5 minutes, until just tender. Transfer to a cold water bath. Drain, and place in a large dish.
Vinaigrette: Mix mustard, vinegar, and honey. Slowly add olive oil and mix until blended. Season with sea salt and pepper. To serve, arrange asparagus on plate, add some frisse' and shaved parmesan, then drizzle dressing over the top.