Asparagus Salad With Honey Poppy Seed Vinaigrette Recipes

ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large pot boil the asparagus for 3-5 minutes. Rinse in cold water.
• In a large bowl combine spinach, radish, cherry tomatoes, peas, onion, and feta cheese.
• In a small bowl whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt and pepper.
• Pour the desired amount of dressing over the salad and mix together.

HOMEMADE HONEY POPPY SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first five ingredients. Cover and shake well. Store in the refrigerator until serving. Serve with fruit or mixed greens.

QUINOA AND ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH MIMOSA VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Put eggs in a small saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then cover pan, and remove from heat. Let eggs stand, covered, 15 minutes, then drain, and transfer to a bowl of ice water to cool completely. Remove shells and finely grate eggs with a Microplane or the fine holes of box grater into a small bowl. Set aside.
• Rinse quinoa well in a large fine-mesh sieve under cold running water. Set sieve over a bowl and let quinoa drain well for at least 5 minutes. Bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil with 1/2 teaspoon salt (kosher or fine) in a 3-quart saucepan. Add quinoa and simmer, covered, until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender, 16 to 20 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let quinoa stand, covered, 5 minutes. Spoon quinoa onto a large rimmed baking sheet, spreading it in a single layer, and let it cool to room temperature.
• Cut scallions into 2-inch pieces. Halve each piece lengthwise, then slice lengthwise into thin strips (julienne). Transfer to a large bowl.
• Using vegetable peeler, peel lengthwise strips from asparagus, beginning at bottom end, and add to scallion. Once you can't peel any more slices from a stalk, break off the thick end (reserving it for another use, such as soup) and add the remaining thin strip to bowl with scallions.
• Whisk together lemon juice with honey and 3/4 teaspoon kosher (1/2 teaspoon fine) salt until smooth. Add oil in a steady stream, whisking until combined. Taste and adjust seasoning, if desired, then whisk in grated eggs.
• Transfer quinoa to another large bowl and toss with herbs and 1/2 cup vinaigrette, or to taste. Toss asparagus with 3 tablespoons vinaigrette and salt and pepper to taste.
• Spoon quinoa onto salad plates, and top with a tangle of asparagus and scallion. Serve remaining vinaigrette on the side, or save, chilled, for another salad.

HONEY POPPY SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk all the ingredients. Serve over a green salad or fresh fruit. Store in the refrigerator.

HONEY POPPY SEED FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the bananas and berries. In a small bowl, combine the honey, lemon juice and poppy seeds. Pour over fruit and toss to coat.

ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH HONEY POPPY SEED VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Lightly steam asparagus, so it still has some crunch to it (it should be bright green).
• Cut the asparagus into 1-inch pieces (give or take).
• Whisk the remaining ingredients together to make the dressing.
• Toss the asparagus with enough dressing to coat.
• VARIATION - Toss in some chopped roasted red pepper for added flavor and color.
• VARIATION - Toss in some toasted pine nuts (or other nuts you may like) for crunch.

ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH LIME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk all vinaigrette ingredients in a small jug.
• Snap woody ends from asparagus and place in a steamer for 4-5 minutes until they are crisp tender.
• Then plunge them into ice cold water to stop cooking process.
• Drain onto small towel and pat dry.
• Serve as an appetiser, using chives sprinkled on top as a garnish.
• Drizzle vinaigrette over top.

ASPARAGUS VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a generous amount of salt, and the asparagus. Return to a boil, and cook until asparagus are bright green and tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer to ice bath to cool. Drain well, pat dry, and transfer to a serving platter.
• In a small bowl, whisk together mustard, vinegar, and sugar. Season with a pinch each of salt and pepper. Whisk in oil. Add lemon zest and tarragon; whisk to combine. Taste, and adjust for seasoning. Drizzle over asparagus. Serve immediately, or let stand at room temperature for up to 30 minutes before serving.