If you are looking for an easy and healthy recipe to make ahead for a potluck, dinner party or barbecue, try this cold asparagus salad. The asparagus should be cooked until it softens just the teeniest bit but is still quite firm. When tossed with the green onions and fresh lemon juice it is tart and refreshing.
This cold asparagus salad can be made right before it is served, or hours ahead and stored in the fridge. By blanching the asparagus it will keep it’s vibrant colour for hours.
Cold Asparagus Salad
(serves 2)
First blanche the asparagus. To blanche the asparagus put it in boiling water for 1 minute and then immerse in ice water to stop the cooking.
In a container with a tight lid combine all vinaigrette ingredients and shake to combine, asna asparagus and shake again to toss. Chill until you are ready to serve and you can serve it cold or at room temperature
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I’m so glad you reposted this! It looks so fresh and delicious.
Love the sound of this!
i really like how easy and simple this one is. sounds perfect for a crazy day
I love asparagus and don’t think I’ve ever had it cold. I’ll have to try this sometime!!
Joanne – thanks! It was a household favorite and desperately in need of a new picture.
Kalyn – it is up your alley!
Karyn – easy and simple is always good.
Natalie – I am always surprised by how the temperature effects the flavour, if anything you get a stronger asparagus flavour.
What if you roasted the asparagus first?
That’s, like, my favorite salad dressing! How did you know? But I’ve never had it with asparagus. If I see some good stuff at the farmer’s market, I will.
Looks like really wonderful, simple dish.
Katie Mae – my only concern is that it might get overcooked? You would just want to only roast or grill it briefly I think.
This sounds like a great way to enjoy the asparagus!
Made this tonight with gold zucchini added and it was delish!! Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe!
Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe!!
Everyone at our Memorial Day party commented that it was fresh and delicious.
FYI…
I did add a touch more sugar “to taste” to off-set the lemon.
A real winner. I will make again.
Amanda – intersting! I will have to try that.
Judy – So glad you enjoyed it. I use sugar quite often to offset bitter or tart flavours (i.e. in tomato sauce).
Added a Sherry Vinegar to taste to counteract the lemon. Excellent. Though I wish this recipe didn’t waste so much of the asparagus… Any ideas for something to do with the other five inches of veggies?
@Sean, is this because your asparagus is really woody so when you trim it use lose 5 inches? That’s a lot, but they aren’t in season right now. Another alternativ for dealing with woody ends is just to trim a tiny bit off the end (say 1/2″) and then use a vegetable peeler to remove any of the extra fibrous outer skin of the ends.