Fresh Asparagus Tomato Salad Recipes

ASPARAGUS & TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Blanch asparagus briefly in boiling water on stove top, then plunge into ice cold water to stop them from cooking.
• Chop asparagus into bite sized pieces.
• In large bowl combine asparagus and tomato.
• Add basil, sea salt and pepper.
• Stir in feta, toss, and refrigerate.
• Before serving, toss with balsamic vinegar.

ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH TOMATOES AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Steam the asparagus until just tender. Drain it into a serving bowl and allow it to cool for about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, chop the tomatoes and the onion. Place the dressing ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk them until they emulsify into a velvety dressing.
• Add the tomatoes, the onions and the olives to the serving bowl and gently mix. Then pour the dressing on top and mix again. Be gentle so that the delicate asparagus heads remain intact.
• Serve the salad immediately, or cover and keep it in the fridge until ready to serve. Remove it from the fridge 15 minutes before serving and gently toss again.

ASPARAGUS-TOMATO SALAD WITH DRESSING

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients; set aside. Place asparagus in a large saucepan with enough water to cover; cook until crisp-tender. Drain and cool. , Combine asparagus, tomatoes and onion in a bowl. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

FRESH ASPARAGUS, TOMATO, AND FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together the rice vinegar, white sugar, sea salt, sesame oil, and olive oil in the bottom of a salad bowl. Add the asparagus, feta, tomato, green onion, and cilantro to the bowl with the dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

ASPARAGUS, SUNDRIED TOMATO, AND ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 430 f. Wash asparagus, trim off woody ends, and then cut asparagus spears into 1 inch pieces. Combine in a baking dish with olive oil, garlic, and salt. Roast asparagus in oven for ~15 minutes, until just fork tender. Let cool slightly.
• Cook orzo in salted water, according to package directions.
• Cut tomatoes into small pieces or slices.
• Combine all ingredients and mix well.

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.

FRESH TOMATO-BASIL-ASPARAGUS PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, adding asparagus, cut into 2" pieces, during the last 2 minutes of cooking time. Drain and rinse under cool water.
• Stir together 1 cup bottled lemon vinaigrette and chopped basil. Pour 3/4 cup of dressing over pasta mixture. Stir in tomatoes, and salt and pepper to taste. COver and chill 1 hour. Toss with remaining dressing just before serving. Garnish with additional freshly basil.

ASPARAGUS MOZZARELLA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the cheese, tomatoes, onion and basil., In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, mustard and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Drizzle with lemon juice. Chill until serving.

ASPARAGUS, YELLOW PEPPER & TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Put the asparagus pieces in a small strainer- then put that into a larger bowl with 1 inch of water on the bottom- microwave for 3 minutes. Immediately rinse in cold water.
• In a large bowl, combine asparagus, yellow pepper, tomatoes, parsley and sunflower seeds.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, dijon mustard, salt & pepper.
• Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat.
• Chill.

SUMMER ASPARAGUS, CORN AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Break or cut tough ends from asparagus and discard. Cook asparagus in boiling water 2 minutes and drain well and place in ice water to stop cooking. Cut diagonally into 1 1/2 in pieces. Cut avocado in cubes or slice.
• Cut corn kernels from cobs with a sharp knife into a large deep bowl; cut close enough to release milky white substance with kernels.
• Halve tomatoes; toss gently with corn, asparagus and basil. Add dressing mixture and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper to taste. Let stand a few minutes if time allows.
• Top with avocado and crumbled cheese right before serving.
• These ingredients need not be exact. Add or subract to your liking.

ASPARAGUS AVOCADO TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Slice Asparagus diagonally then steam the asparagus until it is still a bit firm and crunchy. You do not want it mushy.
• Chop tomatoes & chop Avocado's Add all above to a large bowl.
• Pour over Italian or Greek Vinaigrette salad dressing.
• Add salt pepper to taste*If you like garlic add some fresh pressed.
• it is always great!
• Toss and stick in the fridge for an hour.
• Ready to serve!
• Any leftovers squeeze a bit of lemon and toss to keep the avocado fresh for the next eating encounter.
• ~ENJOY~.