South Beach White Asparagus Salad Food

WHITE BEAN AND ASPARAGUS SALAD

Steps:

• Mix one 15-ounce can cannellini beans (drained and rinsed) with 1 grated garlic clove, 1/4 cup olive oil and 2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar or white wine vinegar in a large bowl; let stand 15 minutes. Shave 1 bunch trimmed jumbo asparagus into ribbons with a vegetable peeler. Add to the bowl along with 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon and another 1 teaspoon vinegar; season with salt and pepper and toss. Toast 3 tablespoons panko in 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet; sprinkle over the salad.

SALAD WITH WHITE ASPARAGUS AND SHERRY VINEGAR AND OLIVE OIL

Steps:

• Place the lettuce around the bottom of a large plate. Add all of the remaining ingredients and drizzle the sherry vinegar and olive oil. Season with salt.

SOUTH BEACH WHITE ASPARAGUS SALAD

Steps:

• In small bowl, combine the tarragon, tomatoes, oil, garlic, and vinegar.
• To serve, place the lettuce leaves on individual serving plates. Arrange 4-6 asparagus spears on the lettuce leaves. Spoon about 3 Tbs of the vinaigrette over the asparagus on each plate.

WHITE BEAN AND ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH TARRAGON-LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• If using canned beans, drain and rinse. If using dried beans, soak in plenty of water for 6 hours or overnight. Drain beans and transfer to a medium pot. Cover beans by 2 inches with water and add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and the bay leaves. Simmer until just tender but not at all mushy, about 45 minutes to 1 1/2 hours, depending upon what kind of beans you're using. Drain.
• Break off tough ends of the asparagus. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil and prepare a bowl with ice and cold water. Blanch trimmed asparagus for 1 1/2 minutes, or until just cooked through but still firm, then plunge them into the ice bath. Let sit for 5 minutes, then drain. Pat dry and slice diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces.
• In a blender or food processor, combine tarragon, lemon zest, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, the black pepper and the lemon juice, and process until garlic is chopped. Pour in olive oil. Process until mixture is well blended and bright green, about 1 minute.
• In a large mixing bowl, gently toss together beans, asparagus and dressing. Taste and add more lemon juice and salt if needed.

SOUTH BEACH DIET BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a jar or container with a tight lid.
• Cover and shake.
• Store in refrigerator.

MARINATED ASPARAGUS SALAD

Steps:

• Place asparagus in a large skillet; add 1/2 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Rinse in cold water; drain. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours., Arrange asparagus in a shallow dish. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over asparagus. Let stand at room temperature for 1-2 hours before serving.

PROVENCAL WHITE BEAN SOUP SOUTH BEACH

Steps:

• In a large saucepan,heat oil over medium high heat.
• Add onion, celery, garlic, basil, rosemary, thyme and salt, reduce heat to medium low and cook, stir occasionally, 15 minutes or till veggies are softened.
• Add beans and stir to combine.
• Transfer 3/4 of the bean mixture to blender, using large spoon.
• Add both and puree until smooth.
• Return mixture to the saucepan, stir to combine, and bring to simmer just to heat through.
• Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve warm.

CHOPPED ASPARAGUS SALAD

Steps:

• In medium-sized bowl, combine garlic, vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt and pepper.
• Drizzle in olive oil slowly, while whisking.
• Drop in peppers, onions and tomatoes as you chop them.
• Blanch asparagus: boil water, drop asparagus into the water and notice that the color turns a bright green, about 30 seconds, immediately remove asparagus with a slotted spoon to ice water to stop the cooking process.
• Once asparagus has cooled a bit, add to the other ingredients and toss well.
• The longer this marinates, the better it tastes.

SOUTH BEACH SALAD

Steps:

• Vinaigrette Dressing: Combine the dressing ingredients in a covered jar and shake vigorously to mix.
• For the salad: Combine the hearts of palm, peppers, artichoke hearts, and olives in a bowl.
• Add the Vinaigrette Dressing and mix well. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• To serve, place the salad on a bed of lettuce leaves and garnish with the egg and tomato slices.