Spring Green Salad With Asparagus Food

SPRING VEGETABLE SALAD WITH ASPARAGUS, PEAS AND RADISHES

Steps:

• Blanch peas if needed: If using fresh or frozen peas that are sweet and tender, leave them as is and add into a large bowl. If the peas are a bit starchy, blanch in a pot of salted boiling water until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain peas, and immerse in ice water, then drain and put in a large serving bowl. Set aside.

SPRING LAYERED SALAD WITH ASPARAGUS AND BUTTERMILK DRESSING

Steps:

• Toss the onions with 2 tablespoons each vinegar and cold water and a large pinch of salt in a small bowl. Let sit for at least 30 minutes, tossing occasionally. (The onions will turn bright pink.) Strain.
• Meanwhile, set up a steamer in a pot of simmering water. Add the asparagus, and steam until bright green and crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove, spread out on a baking sheet and let cool.
• Whisk together the buttermilk, Parmesan, mayonnaise, garlic, the remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl.
• Using a straight-sided 3-quart tall glass bowl for 1 large salad or four 16-ounce wide-mouth glass jars with lids for 4 individual salads, make a first layer with half the arugula, then add the following in separate layers: the radishes, half the broccoli, the snap peas, the pickled red onion, the remaining arugula, the remaining broccoli, and the asparagus and egg. Sprinkle the top with the almonds. (The salad can be put together, covered and refrigerated for up to 2 hours before serving.)
• If making 1 salad, just before serving, transfer it to a large bowl, toss with about half the dressing and season with salt and pepper. If making 4 salads, add dressing to each jar, season with salt and pepper, cover with the lid and shake to coat. Serve the remaining dressing on the side.

GREEN SALAD WITH ASPARAGUS AND PEAS

Steps:

• Combine lemon zest and juice, oil, sugar, salt and pepper in a large salad bowl.
• Add lettuce, asparagus, peas, tomatoes, chives (or scallion greens), and avocado if using; toss to coat.

SPRING ASPARAGUS SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together the rice vinegar, red wine vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and mustard. Drizzle in the peanut oil and sesame oil while whisking vigorously to emulsify. Set aside.
• Bring a pot of lightly-salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus to the water and cook 3 to 5 minutes until just tender, but still mostly firm. Remove and rinse under cold water to stop from cooking any further.
• Place the asparagus in a large bowl and drizzle the dressing over the asparagus. Toss until evenly coated. Sprinkle with sesame seeds to serve.

GREEN AND WHITE ASPARAGUS SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk the vinaigrette ingredients together and set aside.
• Three methods for preparing the asparagus-#1 (pan)grill.
• #2 Oven roast the asparagus for about 6-8 minutes at 400 degrees.
• Or, #3 in a pot of boiling salted water blanch the asparagus for 3-5 minutes until just tender. Immediately transfer to a cold water bath to stop the asparagus from cooking any further.
• Arrange the frisèe on a platter.
• Place the aspragus spears on top. Drizzle vinaigrette over the vegetables.
• If desired, garnish with Parmesan shavings.
• Servings are estimated.

SPRING MIX STRAWBERRY ASPARAGUS SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, toss the asparagus with 1 tablespoon oil. Spread in a single layer in a greased 15x10-inch baking pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes or until tender.
• In a large salad bowl, toss greens, strawberries, onions, pecans and asparagus.
• In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, sugar and remaining oil. Drizzle over the salad and toss to coat.

GREEN SPRING SALAD

Steps:

• Partially fill a large frying pan with water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Fill a bowl with ice water. In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice with Dijon, maple syrup and salt. Slowly whisk in oil. Snap off and discard tough ends of asparagus. Peel tough strings from sugar snaps or snow peas.
• When water boils, carefully slip in asparagus. Boil until tender-crisp, 2 to 3 minute Using tongs, remove asparagus from boiling water and plunge into ice water. Then carefully slip sugar snaps or snow peas into boiling water. Cook, uncovered, until tender-crisp, about 1 minute Drain, then plunge into a bowl of ice water.
• When cool, drain asparagus and snow peas well. Pat dry with paper towels. Place in a large bowl or arrange on a platter. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with pine nuts and radicchio. If making ahead, prepare dressing. Cook, then cool asparagus and sugar snaps. Wrap and refrigerate separately overnight. Toss veggies with dressing, then sprinkle with pine nuts and radicchio.