Asparagus Strawberry Avocado Salad Food

ASPARAGUS AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• 1 Cut away about 2 inches of the base of each asparagus spear. With a vegetable peeler, shave the entire asparagus from bottom to top, reversing your grip and rotating as necessary to shave as much as possible. Don't rush it; be deliberate for the greatest precision.
• 2 Divide the asparagus strips among 4 salad plates. Cut each avocado half into 4 sections and place 2 wedges on each salad. Sprinkle with the mint leaves. Squeeze lime juice over the salads, drizzle evenly with the oil, and sprinkle with salt.

ASPARAGUS STRAWBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine the sugar, vinegar, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, onion, salt if desired, paprika and, Worcestershire sauce; shake until sugar is dissolved. Add the oil; shake well. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour. , In a skillet, cook the asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender, about 6-8 minutes; drain well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Arrange the asparagus and strawberries on a serving plate; sprinkle with blue cheese if desired. Pour the dressing over all. Serve with a slotted spoon.

STRAWBERRY AND ASPARAGUS SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl whisk the lemon juice, oil, honey, and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
• Bring a small pot of water to a boil over medium heat. Add the asparagus and cook for 3 minutes. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
• Put 2 cups of arugula on each serving plate, top with strawberries and asparagus and drizzle with the vinaigrette.

RADISH, AVOCADO AND ASPARAGUS SALAD

Steps:

• To make the dressing: In the bowl of a food processor or mini chopper, add the walnuts, shallots and garlic. Pulse until the walnuts are crumbly but the mixture is starting to get a little pasty. Add the oil, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper and puree until smooth. Adjust the seasoning if necessary.
• For the salad: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Fill a large bowl with cold water and ice and set aside. Cook the asparagus until crisp-tender, 1 to 2 minutes, then transfer immediately to the ice bath to chill for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and pat dry. Cut diagonally on a long, sharp bias into 2-inch pieces. Add to a serving bowl.
• Add the radishes to the asparagus. Squeeze the lemon juice over the vegetables and season with a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Gently toss. Spoon the dressing over the salad and toss again. Arrange the avocado over the salad, then garnish with the tarragon and serve immediately.

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.

STRAWBERRY ASPARAGUS SALAD

Steps:

• Toss the asparagus and strawberries together in a bowl.
• Set aside.
• In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients and mix well.
• Pour dressing over salad and toss.
• Chill before serving.

STRAWBERRY AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Wash and slice strawberries.
• Slice and add to bowl.
• Chop walnuts set aside.
• Cut avocado in 1/2 and remove pit. Scoop out the avocado 1/2's.
• Cut into cubes add to bowl.
• Add apple cider vinegar to lemon juice.
• Add lemon juice mixture to fruit - toss to coat.
• Add nuts to bowl.
• Add balsamic vinegar to plain yogurt. You may add more to achieve the consistency you prefer.
• Stir.
• Serve over salad.

ASPARAGUS, STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH HONEY LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• For Salad:.
• Rinse greens and tear pieces for 4 to 6 salad plates.
• Trim ends of asparagus and discard woody stems. Steam spears just until tender and plunge into ice water bath to retain bright green color and let cool. Remove and pat dry.
• Arrange asparagus spears in a fan shape over salad greens. Add strawberry slices and sprinkle with toasted pecans.
• For Honey Lime Dressing:.
• Mix juice of lime, honey, mayonnaise and sour cream together. This will be a thin dressing, but makes a wonderful drizzle over salad.

ASPARAGUS BERRY SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss the asparagus with 1 tablespoon oil. Spread in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until tender. , In a large salad bowl, toss the greens, strawberries, onion, walnuts and asparagus. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, sugar and remaining oil. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

ASPARAGUS STRAWBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Shake together first 8 ingredients until sugar is dissolved.
• Add oil.
• Shake.
• Cover and refrigerate at least one hour.
• Blanch asparagus for 3- 5 minutes, drain, immediately rinsing with cold water to stop it from cooking further, refrigerate 1 hour.
• Just before serving, combine strawberries, asparagus, dressing and sprinkle with blue cheese.

STRAWBERRY ASPARAGUS SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, oil and honey; mix well. Cook asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender, about 3-4 minutes; drain and cool. Arrange asparagus and strawberries on individual plates; drizzle with dressing.