Roast Chicken And Asparagus Salad Food

CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Cut each chicken breast half into 1/2-in. wide strips. Wrap two or three strips around three asparagus spears. Repeat with the remaining chicken and asparagus. Arrange in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. combine salad dressing, soy sauce, ginger, salt if desired and pepper. Pour over the chicken bundles. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with sesame seeds and bake 15 minutes longer or until chicken juices run clear. Serve over rice if desired.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS & POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Trim the top off the garlic heads leaving the rest of the bulb intact.
• After a good cleaning, quarter the potatoes and place in a large bowl. Add the oregano, thyme, oil and stock. Now add the two garlic bulbs and toss together. Pour into a baking pan and roast for 30 minutes or until the garlic and potatoes are tender. Check about 20 minutes in and if the pan is very dry add another tablespoon or two of broth.
• Remove potatoes from the oven and pour off any remaining liquid into a bowl. Let the potatoes and garlic cool.
• Clean and trim the asparagus into 2-inch pieces. Steam or boil until they are cooked crisp tender (3 to 5 minutes). Plunge into cold water to stop the cooking and drain.
• Take the roasted garlic and gently squeeze the soft cloves into the bowl of oil drained from the roasting pan. Stir to create a nice dressing. If it seems too thick, add a little more broth. The exact thickness is up to you but I like mine thicker than a vinaigrette but thinner than a mayonnaise type dressing. For me that's about 2-4 tablespoons. Season with salt and pepper.
• Toss together the roasted potatoes, asparagus, red onion, scallions and garlic dressing.
• Serve at room temperature.

ASPARAGUS AND CHICKEN SALAD WITH GINGER DRESSING

Steps:

• To make the vinaigrette, put shallots in a small bowl. Add vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt and cayenne and let steep for 5 minutes. Add ginger and garlic, then whisk in sesame oil and vegetable oil. Taste and adjust seasoning.
• Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Snap off the tough end of each asparagus spear, then cut each spear into 2-inch lengths. Cut thicker pieces in half lengthwise as necessary so all cut pieces are approximately the same size. Place asparagus pieces into boiling water and cook for 1 minute. Drain and cool under running water. Blot dry.
• To make the salad, put asparagus in a salad bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add chile, if using, and crushed peanuts. Dress with half the vinaigrette and toss to coat.
• Arrange dressed asparagus on a platter or on individual plates. Tear chicken slices into strips and scatter over asparagus. Drizzle a little more vinaigrette over the salad and give it a good squeeze of lime. Garnish with basil, mint and cilantro leaves and serve immediately.

ROASTED PEAR AND ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°.
• Mix 1/2 C balsamic dressing and sugar in a saucepan. Cook over low heat until the sugar is dissolved. Set aside.
• Place pecans in skillet; toss over medium heat being careful to not burn.
• Slice pears in half lengthwise and remove cores. Place pears, hole side down in baking dish. Sprinkle a teaspoon of dressing and sugar mixture over each pear and the remaining mixture around them. Bake uncovered until fork tender basting 3 or 4 times for about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile trim asparagus by bending stems until the woody part snaps. Toss asparagus in olive oil and place on baking sheet in single layer. Sprinkle with sea salt. Roast stirring once after 5 minutes until tender but still crisp, about 10 minutes. Do not overcook. These can be done while the pears are roasting. When done, remove from oven and chop in bite-size pieces.
• To serve:.
• Place salad mix in a bowl, add chicken, asparagus, cherries, pecans, blue cheese and toss with 2 teaspoons dressing. Arrange salad on a plate, slice pears lengthwise and fan out on top of the salad. Drizzle pan drippings over the top of each salad.

CHICKEN ASPARAGUS SALAD

Steps:

• Cook asparagus in small amount of water until crisp-tender (cooking time will depend on thickness of asparagus;thin stalks 2-3 minutes, thicker stalks 3-4 minutes).
• Drain and cool asparagus and set aside.
• In salad bowl, combine vinegar, oil, honey, parsley, salt, and pepper, mixing well.
• Add chicken, apple, and asparagus, tossing to coat.
• Serve over lettuce/salad greens, garnishing with alfalfa sprouts if desired.

CHICKEN AND ROASTED ASPARAGUS SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 500 degrees.
• Cut asparagus diagonally into 2 inches pieces, toss with 1 Tbs. of the oil, 1/4 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoons ground black pepper in a roasting pan.
• Bake until lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes, turning once.
• Peel and segment 2 of the oranges; set aside.
• Juice the remaining orange and whisk together juice, 2 Tbs. of the oil, 1/4 teaspoons salt and 1/8 teaspoons ground black pepper; stir in chives.
• Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoons ground black pepper, or to taste.
• Cook in the remaining 1 Tbs. oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned on both sides, 5 minutes.
• Reduce heat to low, cover skillet, and cook chciken until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Combine asparagus, greens, and orange segments and toss with half the orange juice mixture.
• Divide among 4 servings plates, top with sliced chicken breasts, and drizzle with remaining orange juice mixture.

GRILLED CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS SALAD

Steps:

• Spread walnuts on a baking sheet and place in a preheated 375 degree oven for 4-6 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool.
• Heat grill.
• Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place on heated grill over medium heat. Cover and grill for 10-12 minutes, turning once, until no longer pink in the middle and juices run clear. Place on plate.
• While chicken is grilling, rinse and snap off tough ends of asparagus. Brush with 1 tbsp of sesame oil. Either place in grill basket or thread on presoaked skewers. After removing chicken from grill, grill asparagus for 4 minutes or until crisp tender turning once.
• Cut chicken into 1/2 inch slices. Place greens on large platter or 2 c on each individual plate. Top with sliced chicken, grilled asparagus and then walnuts.
• In a small bowl, whisk together marmalade, rice vinegar and 1 tbsp sesame oil. Drizzle over salad just before serving.

WHOLE CRISPY ROAST CHICKEN & ASPARAGUS CAESAR

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Zest the lemon into a bowl. Season the cavity of the chicken, cut the zested lemon in half and push into the cavity. Put the butter in the bowl with the lemon zest, add the garlic and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Mash together, then push under the skin of the breast using your fingers. Season the skin and drizzle with a good glug of olive oil. Roast for 30 mins, then reduce the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and cook the chicken for a further 50 mins-1 hr or until cooked through. Once cooked, cover and rest for 20 mins.
• Meanwhile, for the dressing, whisk the egg yolk, anchovies, garlic and Dijon together in a bowl. Gradually whisk in both oils, then whisk in the lemon juice and, if it's a little thick, 50ml warm water, followed by the cheese and a good pinch of seasoning.
• Toss the sourdough pieces with the 1 tbsp olive oil and spread out on a baking sheet. Bake for 10-15 mins or until golden.
• Bring a pan of lightly salted water to the simmer. Add the asparagus and cook for 2-3 mins. Drain and leave to steam-dry for a few minutes.
• Carve the chicken. Remove both legs and cut the breast into 1cm slices. Arrange on a platter with the asparagus. Top with the croutons, two-thirds of the dressing (save the rest for leftovers - see tip below), the shaved parmesan and a grinding of black pepper.

LEMON ROASTED SPRING CHICKEN WITH ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Arrange the chicken pieces, onion wedges, garlic, lemon slices, asparagus and peas in a roasting tin in a single layer, then sprinkle over the oregano, drizzle with the olive oil and pour over the stock. Give everything a good stir to mix well, then dot the butter over the chicken pieces and season well. Cover the whole tin with foil and bake for 30 mins.
• Remove the foil and bake for 20-30 mins more until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear, and the vegetables are tender.
• Heat the grill to high. Put the tin under the grill for a few minutes to crisp up the chicken skin, if needed, being careful not to let the asparagus catch. Serve straight from the tin, or on a platter, with crusty bread to mop up the juices.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS & MUSHROOM SALAD WITH CREAMY MUSTARD DRESS

Steps:

• Dressing -- Make this ahead and refrigerate until ready to use. In a small bowl, add the yogurt, mustard and parmesan, salt and pepper to taste and refrigerate until ready to use. If the dressing is too thick for you, add a little of the milk. I usually add about 1 teaspoon, but add more if you like the dressing a bit thinner. Make ahead, it is even better.
• Asparagus and Mushrooms -- When ready to make the salad, add the asparagus and mushrooms to a small bowl and mix with the olive oil, italian seasoning, pinch of salt and pepper. Toss well and add to a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or not. The parchment paper makes for a quick clean up. Roast in a 425 degree oven, middle shelf for 7-10 minutes. You want the asparagus and mushrooms roasted and slightly tender, but not over done.
• Salad and Plate -- In a large bowl, add 1 tablespoon of the dressing and toss with the lettuce and onion. Plate about 1 1/2 cups of the lettuce per plate and top with the asparagus and mushrooms. Drizzle the creamy dressing over the salad and serve. ENJOY! This is a simple but very good salad.

WARM ROAST ASPARAGUS SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas 6/fan 180C. Snap off the woody ends of the asparagus and discard. Arrange the asparagus in a single layer in a baking tray with sides. Cut the tomatoes in half widthways, nestle them in with the asparagus, season with sea salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil. Roll each bacon rasher into a tight roll (if large, first cut in half crosswise), and arrange in the tray. Drizzle the bacon rolls with the honey and bake for 20 minutes until the tomatoes are soft and the bacon is crisp.
• In the meantime, boil the potatoes until tender. Whisk the vinegar, olive oil, mustard, some sea salt and pepper in a large bowl until blended. Toss the rocket or spinach leaves in half of the dressing, and arrange on a large serving platter.
• Drain the potatoes and cut in half. Gently toss them in the rest of the dressing, and arrange on the platter with the asparagus. Tuck in the tomatoes and bacon.