Asparagus Yellow Pepper Tomato Salad Food

ASPARAGUS-TOMATO SALAD WITH DRESSING

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients; set aside. Place asparagus in a large saucepan with enough water to cover; cook until crisp-tender. Drain and cool. , Combine asparagus, tomatoes and onion in a bowl. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

ASPARAGUS & TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Blanch asparagus briefly in boiling water on stove top, then plunge into ice cold water to stop them from cooking.
• Chop asparagus into bite sized pieces.
• In large bowl combine asparagus and tomato.
• Add basil, sea salt and pepper.
• Stir in feta, toss, and refrigerate.
• Before serving, toss with balsamic vinegar.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND YELLOW PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Arrange the asparagus spears and bell peppers in a single layer on the baking sheet, and drizzle or mist with 1/4 cup of olive oil.
• Roast 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until tender, turning occasionally to prevent burning. Remove from heat, and cool completely.
• In a bowl, toss together the asparagus, bell peppers, onion, almond slices, and Parmesan cheese.
• In a separate bowl, mix the 1/2 cup olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, lime juice, sugar, hot sauce, and salad seasoning. Pour over the salad, and toss to coat.

ASPARAGUS AND TOMATO PANZANELLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Toss bread, 1/4 cup olive oil, and garlic in a bowl until coated. Season with salt and black pepper. Transfer mixture to a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until toasted, about 15 minutes, stirring and flipping bread cubes about halfway through. Allow bread to cool.
• Fill a large bowl with iced water; set aside. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil; cook asparagus in boiling water until bright green and just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer asparagus to iced water to cool. Drain and dry on a clean towel. Cut asparagus into thirds.
• Mix asparagus, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, yellow tomatoes, red onion, olives, capers, mozzarella balls, and bread cubes in a large bowl. Whisk red wine vinegar and 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper. Pour vinegar dressing over bread mixture; toss to combine. Allow bread salad to rest for 20 minutes before serving.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Place asparagus in a large bowl. Drizzle olive oil over asparagus and season with garlic powder; toss well. Transfer asparagus to a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until asparagus are tender, about 20 minutes.
• Place lettuce in the same bowl used for asparagus; top with tomatoes, feta cheese, and asparagus.

ASPARAGUS, YELLOW PEPPER & TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Put the asparagus pieces in a small strainer- then put that into a larger bowl with 1 inch of water on the bottom- microwave for 3 minutes. Immediately rinse in cold water.
• In a large bowl, combine asparagus, yellow pepper, tomatoes, parsley and sunflower seeds.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, dijon mustard, salt & pepper.
• Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat.
• Chill.

ASPARAGUS AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat grill on medium-high heat.
• Add asparagus, chopped garlic, vegebtable oil, salt and pepper, rosemary and thyme to a large bowl. Mix together. Grill asparagus for 3 to 4 minutes. Place asparagus back into bowl. Add julienne-sliced sun-dried tomatoes. Mix together.
• Remove 2 tablespoons oil from asparagus mixture, and place into saute pan. Add mushrooms; cook for 3 to 4 minutes until browned and crisp.
• Remove mushrooms and mix into asparagus mixture. Serve at room temperature.

ASPARAGUS WITH TOMATO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Refresh under cold running water and drain thoroughly. Arrange asparagus on large platter. Cover and refrigerate until cold.
• Whisk oil and vinegar to blend in small bowl. Add tomato, bell pepper, green onion and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 3 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
• Spoon half of vinaigrette over asparagus. Garnish with egg. Pass remaining dressing separately.

BALSAMIC ASPARAGUS & TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Chop woody ends off asparagus.
• Microwave for 2 to 3 minutes, or cook in boiling, salted water until barely tender, about 4 to 6 minutes.
• Plunge into ice water to stop cooking.
• Drain.
• Add cherry tomatoes.
• Stir together vinegar, orange juice and garlic; season to taste.
• Spoon dressing over asparagus and tomatoes.

PASTA, ASPARAGUS & MARINATED TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a pan of boiling salted water according to packet instructions. Rinse under cold water, then drain well.
• Meanwhile, combine the tomatoes, spring onion, oil vinegar and mustard in a large bowl and season to taste with salt and pepper. Leave to stand while the pasta cooks.
• Cut the tips from the asparagus. Halve the stems lengthways, then cut into 3cm lengths. Place the tips and stems in a heatproof bowl and pour over enough boiling water to cover. Stand for 1 minute, then rinse under cold water and drain.
• Add the asparagus and drained pasta to the tomato mixture, season to taste with salt and pepper, and toss to combine. Divide among serving bowls and serve.