Springtime Asparagus Strawberry Arugula Salad Recipe 475

SPRING ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 1 cup water to a boil. Add asparagus; cook, covered, until crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes. Drain; place in a large bowl. Add tomatoes; cover and keep warm. , Place vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, onion, salt and paprika in a blender; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Toss with asparagus mixture. Top with almonds and, if desired, cheese.

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.

STRAWBERRY ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Add the olive oil, champagne vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt and pepper to a large serving bowl. Whisk to combine, then add the sliced onions. Stir the onions to coat them in the dressing. Let the onions marinate in the dressing until they are brighter in color and slightly softened, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Add the arugula and strawberries to the bowl with the marinated onions. Toss to combine. Top with the toasted pine nuts and freshly grated Parmesan. Serve immediately.

STRAWBERRY-ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Toss 8 thinly sliced strawberries, 10 cups baby arugula and 4 ounces crumbled Parmesan in a large bowl. For the vinaigrette, whisk 1 tablespoon each Dijon mustard and sugar, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice and 1/4 cup fresh orange juice. Add 1/4 cup olive oil in a thin stream while whisking. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Toss the salad with some of the dressing and serve the rest on the side.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND ARUGULA SALAD WITH SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk first 5 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes and rewhisk before using.)
• Preheat oven to 400°F. Place asparagus spears on rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle 1/4 cup vinaigrette over and turn to coat, then spread in single layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast asparagus until just crisp-tender, about 12 minutes.
• Combine arugula, chives, and asparagus in large bowl. Add remaining vinaigrette and toss to coat. Transfer salad to platter; sprinkle with salt, pepper, and cheese. Serve warm or at room temperature.

STRAWBERRY ASPARAGUS SALAD

Steps:

• Toss the asparagus and strawberries together in a bowl.
• Set aside.
• In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients and mix well.
• Pour dressing over salad and toss.
• Chill before serving.