Roasted Asparagus Salad with Tangerine Dressing

Name: Roasted Asparagus Salad with Tangerine Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound asparagus, trimmed; 1 teaspoon olive oil (preferably extra-virgin); 2 large tangerines or small oranges; 1/3 cup fresh tangerine juice or orange juice; 2 teaspoons rice vinegar; 1 1/2 teaspoons oriental sesame oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons grated tangerine peel or orange peel; 1 garlic clove, pressed; 3/4 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger; 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion tops; 2 tablespoons finely chopped dry-roasted peanuts

Servings: persons

1 pound asparagus, trimmed
1 teaspoon olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
2 large tangerines or small oranges
1/3 cup fresh tangerine juice or orange juice
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons oriental sesame oil
1 1/2 teaspoons grated tangerine peel or orange peel
1 garlic clove, pressed
3/4 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion tops
2 tablespoons finely chopped dry-roasted peanuts

1
Preheat oven to 450F.
2
Place asparagus in medium bowl.
3
Pour enough cold water over asparagus to cover; let stand 15 minutes.
4
Drain.
5
Spread asparagus in 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan; drizzle with oil.
6
Roast asparagus until crisp-tender, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes.
7
Transfer asparagus to platter; cool.
8
Using sharp knife, cut peel and white pith from tangerines.
9
Cut between membranes to release segments.
10
Arrange tangerine segments atop asparagus.
11
Whisk tangerine juice, vinegar, sesame oil, peel, garlic and ginger in small bowl to blend.
12
Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
13
Drizzle over asparagus.
14
Sprinkle with green onion tops and peanuts and serve.

168

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound asparagus, trimmed, 1 teaspoon olive oil (preferably extra-virgin), 2 large tangerines or small oranges, 1/3 cup fresh tangerine juice or orange juice, and more.

Yes, Roasted Asparagus Salad with Tangerine Dressing 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!