Best Raw Asparagus Salad Recipes

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RAW ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH BREADCRUMBS, WALNUTS, AND MINT



Raw Asparagus Salad with Breadcrumbs, Walnuts, and Mint image

Make this dish before you do any cooked asparagus dishes, at the start of the season when you get pristine spears. At first glance, the dish looks kind of "meh," but once you taste it, the flavor and texture blow you away. Be sure to cut the asparagus very thin.

Provided by Joshua McFadden

Categories     Spring     Asparagus     Walnut     Breadcrumbs     Parmesan     Lemon     Lemon Juice     Mint     Salad     Raw     Side     Vegetarian     Vegan     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Quick & Easy

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup dried breadcrumbs
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped lightly toasted walnuts
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Dried chile flakes
1 pound asparagus, tough ends trimmed
About 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup lightly packed mint leaves
Extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Put the breadcrumbs, Parmigiano, walnuts, and lemon zest in a large bowl. Add 1 teaspoon salt, a bunch of twists of black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon chile flakes. Toss to combine everything.
  • Cut the asparagus on a sharp angle into very thin slices and add to the crumb mixture. Add 1/4 cup lemon juice and toss some more. Taste and dial in the flavors by adding more salt, black pepper, chile flakes, or lemon juice.
  • When the flavors are bright and delicious, add the mint and 1/4 cup olive oil and toss. Taste and adjust again, and serve.

RAW ARTICHOKE AND WHITE-ASPARAGUS FARRO SALAD



Raw Artichoke and White-Asparagus Farro Salad image

Raw baby artichokes, which have a nutty crispness similar to that of celery root, complement the mild, tender white asparagus in this hearty salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups semipearled farro
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest and 2 tablespoons fresh juice, plus 1 lemon, halved
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound baby artichokes
1 bunch white asparagus, trimmed, bottom two thirds peeled and cut on the bias into 1/4-inch pieces
1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves, sliced crosswise if large, plus more for serving
1/3 cup packed coarsely chopped fresh dill, plus more for serving
6 ounces feta

Steps:

  • Cover farro with 3 inches of water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook until farro is tender but still slightly chewy, about 25 minutes.
  • Combine lemon zest and juice, oil, onion, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Drain farro and immediately toss with dressing. Let cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, squeeze remaining 2 lemon halves into a large bowl of water; add rinds. Working with 1 artichoke at a time, remove all tough outer leaves. With a serrated knife, cut off top 1/2 inch; with a paring knife, trim and peel stem. Very thinly slice lengthwise. (Transfer to lemon water as you work to prevent discoloration.)
  • Drain artichokes; pat dry with paper towels. Toss with farro, asparagus, mint, and dill. Serve with feta, drizzled with oil and garnished with more mint and dill.

RAW ASPARAGUS SALAD



Raw Asparagus Salad image

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/8 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1/16 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 teaspoons sugar
Pinch dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon crushed caraway seed
1/3 cup red-wine vinegar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon ketchup
1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups trimmed and finely sliced asparagus (about 1 pound)
2 tablespoons finely sliced scallions, green and white parts
1/4 cup thinly sliced radish
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 medium sized Boston or bibb lettuce leaves, washed

Steps:

  • Make the dressing by combining the mustard, celery salt, pepper, paprika, salt, sugar, thyme and caraway seed in a medium bowl. Whisk in the vinegar, oil and 3 tablespoons of water. Transfer cup dressing to a small bowl, then whisk in the ketchup and Worcestershire sauce. Cover tightly and chill the remaining dressing for use in other salads.
  • Assemble the salad by lightly tossing the asparagus, scallions and radish together with the salt. Lay a cup-shaped lettuce leaf on each of 4 plates. Divide the mixture into the lettuce cups. Drizzle with the dressing. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 206, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 404 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

RAW ASPARAGUS, MUSHROOM AND PARSLEY SALAD WITH NUTS AND PARMESAN



RAW ASPARAGUS, MUSHROOM AND PARSLEY SALAD WITH NUTS AND PARMESAN image

Categories     Mushroom     Peach     Squash     Thyme

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 8

Kosher salt & ground pepper
1 Tbls lemon juice
1 1/2 Tbls EVOO
1/2 # asparagus, trimmed
1 cup flat leaf parsley leaves
4 oz. button mushrooms, thinly sliced
1/3 c. pistachios
1 oz. shaved parm-reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • In large bow, combine salt, black pepper and lemon juice. Whisk until salt is dissolved, then whisk in oil. Set aside. Lay the asparagus flat on cutting board and slice a few stalks at a time very thin on a diagonal to create thin oblong slices. Add to salad bowl along with all but cheese. Toss well to coat with dressing. Divide amont 4 serving plates and top each with cheese.

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