Best Spring Layered Salad With Asparagus And Buttermilk Dressing Recipes

MARINATED ASPARAGUS SALAD

Marinated Asparagus Salad image

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

Ingredients

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

SPRING ASPARAGUS

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This fresh and colorful side dish is delicious served warm or cold. I get lots of compliments on the homemade dressing. -Millie Vickery, Lena, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 small tomatoes, cut into wedges
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon grated onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/3 cup canola oil
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring 1 cup water to a boil. Add asparagus; cook, covered, until crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes. Drain; place in a large bowl. Add tomatoes; cover and keep warm. , Place vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, onion, salt and paprika in a blender; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Toss with asparagus mixture. Top with almonds and, if desired, cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPRING GREENS SALAD WITH TRADITIONAL RANCH DRESSING

Spring Greens Salad with Traditional Ranch Dressing image

Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon thinly sliced chives
1 tablespoon roughly chopped fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 bunches pencil-thin asparagus, woody ends trimmed, stalks cut on the bias into 1/2-inch pieces (3 to 4 cups)
3 cups spring lettuce mix
3 cups baby spinach, stems removed
1 cup watercress
2 shallots, thinly sliced into rounds
1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes (multi-color if available), halved
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

For the ranch dressing: Place the mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, vinegar, mustard, chives, parsley and garlic in a bowl; whisk until completely combined. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve.
For the salad: In a large bowl, toss the asparagus, lettuce, spinach, watercress, shallots and tomatoes together. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with ranch dressing and serve.

SPRING SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK CREAM DRESSING

Spring Salad With Buttermilk Cream Dressing image

Per Vegetarian Times, "Many Irish salad dressings are called cream dressings because they include lots of cream. Here, we've lightened the sauce and added whole-grain mustard and buttermilk for extra tang."

Provided by januarybride

Categories Greens

Time 35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 large eggs
6 ounces asparagus, trimmed
1 medium head butter lettuce, leaves separated (4 cups)
1 small bunch watercress, trimmed (1 1/2 cups)
1/2 small cucumber, thinly sliced into half-moons (1/2 cup)
5 radishes, tops removed and cut into quarters
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped shallots
1 1/4 teaspoons whole grain mustard
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon light brown sugar
1 tablespoon low-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon low-fat buttermilk

Steps:

Place eggs in medium saucepan and fill with water to cover eggs by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and cover saucepan with lid. Let eggs sit 10 minutes, then remove with slotted spoon and place in bowl of cold water. Remove shells when cool.
Bring water back to a boil, and add asparagus. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until bright green. Rinse under cold water, and pat dry. Cut into 1/2-inch diagonal slices.
To make Dressing: Place shallots, mustard, vinegar, and sugar in small bowl, and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk in mayonnaise and buttermilk until smooth.
To assemble Salad: Lay butter lettuce leaves on 2 large plates followed by asparagus, watercress, cucumber, and radishes. Slice eggs into quarters, and arrange on top of Salad. Drizzle 2 Tbs. dressing over each serving.