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ASPARAGUS WITH GOAT CHEESE AND HAZELNUTS



Asparagus with Goat Cheese and Hazelnuts image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
Kosher salt
1 pound asparagus, trimmed
1 cup mizuna lettuce or watercress
1/2 cup toasted peeled hazelnuts, chopped
2 ounces goat cheese crumbles

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, mustard, vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth and emulsified.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Sprinkle generously with salt. Add the asparagus to the water and, depending on the size of the asparagus, blanch for 3 to 5 minutes. It should still have some bite left to it. Add the warm asparagus to the dressing and toss well to coat.
  • Fan the asparagus out on a platter and sprinkle with the mizuna. Scatter the hazelnuts and goat cheese on top and drizzle with any dressing that may remain in the bowl.

SPRING ASPARAGUS



Spring Asparagus image

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

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 MIX WITH WALNUTS, CRANBERRIES AND GOAT CHEESE



Spring Mix With Walnuts, Cranberries and Goat Cheese image

This is a refreshing salad, that may be served alongside a meal, or made a little larger, for a meal in itself! The amount of ingredients is just a suggestion; add the amounts to suit yourself!

Provided by alligirl

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 5m

Yield 2 salads, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 ounces spring greens, lettuces
2 ounces walnuts, toasted and rough chopped
2 ounces dried sweetened cranberries (Craisins are my choice)
2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
raspberry walnut vinaigrette, to taste
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Rinse lettuces; divide between 2 bowls.
  • Sprinkle with walnuts, cranberries and goat cheese, evenly between the 2 bowls.
  • Dress with vinaigrette, to taste: Salt and Pepper, to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.4, Fat 27.4, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 22.4, Sodium 147.7, Carbohydrate 28, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 19.9, Protein 10.5

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