Best Pea Asparagus And Arugula Chopped Salad Recipes

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ASPARAGUS & SNAP PEA SALAD



Asparagus & Snap Pea Salad image

Perfect for when you're expecting a large number of guests for dinner, this salad boasts springtime flavors. It's usually the first empty bowl at a potluck.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 14 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
DRESSING:
1/3 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
SALAD:
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups fresh sugar snap peas, cut into thirds
1 small sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta or Gorgonzola cheese
1 cup glazed walnuts, coarsely chopped
2/3 cup dried cherries

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus in batches; cook, uncovered, 2-4 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Remove asparagus and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. In a large bowl, combine asparagus, tomatoes, snap peas, red pepper and onion. Drizzle dressing over asparagus mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving., Just before serving, stir in cheese, walnuts and cherries.

Nutrition Facts :

PEA AND ASPARAGUS SALAD



Pea and Asparagus Salad image

Instead of making ribbons, thinly slice your asparagus on a strong bias -- this gives the raw vegetable a crisp-tender bite, and it isn't as stringy.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 bunch (8 ounces) asparagus
1 1/2 cups shelled English peas, blanched
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves (torn, if large), plus more for serving
1/4 cup chopped toasted almonds, plus more for serving
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Trim asparagus. Thinly slice on a strong bias. Toss with peas, mint, almonds, oil, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper, and serve, topped with more mint and almonds.

ASPARAGUS AND PEA SHOOT SALAD



Asparagus and Pea Shoot Salad image

Raw asparagus, peas, and wispy pea shoots are tossed in a creamy, tangy buttermilk dressing laced with tarragon and other herbs.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tarragon
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
3/4 cup fresh shelled peas
1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound), trimmed and cut on the bias into 2-inch pieces (about 3 1/2 cups)
6 ounces pea shoots, stems trimmed (about 5 cups)

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: Pulse buttermilk, vinegar, oil, chives, parsley, tarragon, and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a blender until emulsified and pale green. Season with pepper.
  • Make the salad: Prepare an ice bath. Bring a medium pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add peas; blanch until vibrant green, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain in a colander, and transfer to ice bath. Let stand until cool. Drain in colander.
  • Arrange asparagus, pea shoots, and peas on a platter. Drizzle with dressing and toss just before serving. Season with pepper.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS & PEA SALAD



Roasted asparagus & pea salad image

Whip up this quick and healthy asparagus, pea and egg salad and you'll get plenty of nutrients including vitamin C and iron, plus three of your 5-a-day

Provided by Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Starter, Supper

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tbsp natural yogurt
1 tsp wholegrain mustard
½ tsp honey
½ lemon , zested and juiced
100g watercress
1 large slice sourdough bread
200g asparagus , tough ends removed
1 ½ tbsp cold-pressed rapeseed oil
2 eggs
200g frozen peas

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Mix the yogurt, mustard and honey together. Add the lemon zest, then add the juice and some seasoning to taste. Squeeze any remaining lemon juice over the watercress.
  • Tear the bread into rough chunks and put them on a large roasting tray with the asparagus. Toss both in the rapeseed oil and seasoning, and roast for 10 mins until the asparagus is tender and croutons are golden.
  • Meanwhile, cook the eggs in a pan of boiling water for 6 mins, then add the frozen peas and cook for 1 min more. Drain and rinse both under cold water until cool. Peel the eggs, then cut into quarters.
  • To assemble, mix the asparagus and peas through the watercress, then toss through the creamy dressing. Nestle in the eggs and croutons, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 44 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 26 grams protein, Sodium 1.2 milligram of sodium

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