Asparagus Avocado Medley Food

ASPARAGUS AVOCADO MEDLEY EVONNE STYLE

Steps:

• Place asparagus and water into a dish, cover, and microwave on high for 3 minutes; stir. Continue microwaving until asparagus are bright green and slightly tender, 2 to 3 more minutes. Drain and cool.
• Toss asparagus, mushrooms, avocado, zucchini, tomato, and red onion gently in a large salad bowl. Combine lemon juice, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, basil, thyme, salt, and black pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; cover and shake dressing to mix. Pour dressing over salad and toss again to coat. Cover salad and refrigerate until serving time.

GRILLED ASPARAGUS MEDLEY

Steps:

• In a disposable foil pan, combine the vegetables, olives and garlic; drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle with parsley, salt, pepper, lemon-pepper and dill; toss to coat. , Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.

ASPARAGUS AVOCADO MEDLEY

Steps:

• Place asparagus and 2 tablespoons water in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 2-4 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring once; drain and cool., In a large bowl, combine the asparagus, mushrooms, avocado, zucchini, tomato and onion; toss gently. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad and toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

SPRINGTIME ASPARAGUS MEDLEY

Steps:

• In large saucepan, bring water to oil. Add aspargus; cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. (I steamed my asparagus in the microwave.) Drain.
• Add tomatoes; cover and keep warm.
• In a blender, combine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, onion, salt and paprika; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream.
• Pour over asparagus mixture and toss to coat.
• Transfer to serving bowl; sprinkle with almonds and blue cheese if desired. Serve warm.

30-MINUTE SPRING SALMON BOWLS WITH ASPARAGUS AND PEAS

Steps:

• Spray cooking oil in the bottom of a casserole dish and place the salmon fillet in the dish. Drizzle with avocado oil and use your hands to spread it over the flesh. Sprinkle salmon with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and sea salt.
• Place your oven on the high broil setting and place the salmon on the second shelf from the top. Broil for 12 to 15 minutes, until the salmon is crispy on the top and cooked through. Note: For thicker salmon, broil for 12 minutes then turn off the oven and allow it to continue to cook in the hot oven for another 5 to 10 minutes, until cooked through.
• While the salmon is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Add the butter (or oil) to a skillet and heat to medium-high. Add the onion and sauté, stirring frequently, until the onion softens and turns translucent. Add the garlic, asparagus, and peas and stir well. Cover the skillet and cook for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until asparagus has softened but is still al dente.
• Serve salmon with spring vegetable medley in a big bowl and enjoy!

SKILLET ASPARAGUS & TOMATO MEDLEY

Steps:

• Prep: Prep your veggies and place in medium size bowl along with salt, pepper and thyme. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and mix to coat.
• Saute: Heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add vegetables and cook for about 8 - 10 minutes stirring occasionally. Done when asparagus is just for tender and tomatoes are soft and just about to burst.
• Add optional beans: A few minutes before removing from heat, add beans and let warm through.
• Serve warm on a bed of grains such as quinoa, farro, rice or barley.
• Serves 3
• Leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in a covered container.

ASPARAGUS AVOCADO MEDLEY

Steps:

• Place asparagus and 2 tablespoons water in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 3-6 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring once; drain and cool.
• In a large bowl, combine the asparagus, mushrooms, avocado, zucchini, tomato and onion; toss gently. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad and toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

ASPARAGUS AVOCADO MEDLEY

Steps:

• Place asparagus and 2 tablespoons water in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 3-6 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring once; drain and cool.
• In a large bowl, combine the asparagus, mushrooms, avocado, zucchini, tomato and onion; toss gently. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad and toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.