Chilled Asparagus Salad Recipe

Name: Chilled Asparagus Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound thin asparagus, bottom 1 inch trimmed; sea salt or kosher salt; 1 1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegar; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1/8 teaspoon honey or maple syrup; 1 tablespoon scallion white, minced; 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; freshly ground black pepper; 1 hard-cooked egg (optional); 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped

Servings: persons

1
Fill a bowl with water and ice.
2
If you have time, peel the lower 2 inches of the asparagus stalks to make more tender and the salad greener.
3
In a large skillet or a saucepan wide enough to accommodate the asparagus, bring 6 cups of water to a boil, and add 2 tablespoons salt.
4
Add the asparagus and cook for 2 minutes, adjusting the heat if necessary.
5
Drain the asparagus and immediately transfer to the ice bath to chill.
6
Drain well and blot thoroughly dry with paper towels.
7
In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, honey and scallion.
8
Whisking constantly, drizzle in the oil until thoroughly combined.
9
Season with salt and pepper.
10
Toss the asparagus with the vinaigrette and arrange on a platter.
11
Chill for 30 minutes to allow the asparagus to absorb the vinaigrette.
12
If using the hard-cooked egg, halve it, remove the yolk, and press the yolk through a coarse sieve into a small bowl.
13
Finely chop the egg white and add it to the yolk, along with the chives.
14
Season with pepper and a little salt.
15
Sprinkle the egg, or just the chives, over the asparagus before serving.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound thin asparagus, bottom 1 inch trimmed, sea salt or kosher salt, 1 1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegar, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, and more.

Yes, Chilled Asparagus Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Chilled Asparagus Salad

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