Asparagus, finally they are arrived! What about asparagus and strawberries? Aren’t they a perfect couple, are they? What about potatoes and strawberries? Daring, right! Green and red why not! Salads with berries and greens are always very welcome. They are light and tasty a great start into the warm period of the year. Spring is on its way. The Chef’s Handyman team favorites the perfect couple!
Asparagus salad with strawberries
Cook the asparagus in sugar salt water or steam them until cooked through. Make sure they are still al dente and not too soft. Slice the asparagus and place them on plates. Add strawberries, basil and cilantro. Spice with salt and black pepper.
Chef’s Handyman, Asparagus Salad
To make the dressing, combine, 5 tbsp. of lime juice, lime rind, 6 tbsp. olive oil, salt and black pepper. Sprinkle the dressing over the salad.
Shopping list for the asparagus strawberry salad for 4 serves: 250 g or 8 oz. strawberries, 500 g or 16 oz. asparagus (white and green), 4 organic limes, 6 tbsp. olive oil, salt, black pepper, 1 bunch cilantro, 1 bunch basil
Asparagus with sweet potatoes and strawberries
Sprinkle the sweet potatoes with olive oil and wrap in aluminum foil. Bake in the oven at 200°C or 400°F for about 60 minutes or cooked through. Take them out and unwrap the potatoes and pound them with a fork. Sprinkle the potato with olive oil and spice with ras el hanout. Heat coconut oil in a non-non sticking frying pan. Add the baby fennel, some asparagus slices and cook for 5 minutes, then add the strawberry halves and simmer on low heat for another 2 minutes.
Chef’s Handyman, Asparagus with Sweet Potatoes and Strawberries
Place all ingredients on plates. Add the fennel, asparagus and the strawberries, cilantro, basil, lemon rind and cress. Sprinkle them with balsamic vinegar and black pepper. Add lemon rind and roughly grated spicy nuts.
Chef’s Handyman tip: If firm vegetables are preferred, cook the asparagus and the fennel until soft and roast them later.
Shopping list for the asparagus with sweet potatoes and strawberries for 4 serves: 6-8 sweet potatoes, 8 baby fennels, 1 cup asparagus slices, 250 g or 8 oz. strawberries, 1 bunch cilantro, 1 bunch cress, 1 bunch basil, olive oil, coconut oil, salt, black pepper, ras el hanout, 1 lemon, 2-4 tbsp. balsamic vinegar, 0.5 cups spicy nuts
Asparagus salad with berries in green
Place the green salad on plates. Add berries and edamame. Cut asparagus in wafer thin slices. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Garnish with spicy nuts and cress.
Chef’s Handyman, Asparagus Salad with Berries
To make the dressing, combine, 6 tbsp. of lemon juice, 2 tbsp. of raspberry vinegar, 6 tbsp. of olive oil, chives, cilantro, salt, black pepper and lemon rind. Sprinkle the dressing over the salad.
Shopping list for the asparagus salad with berries for 4 serves: 400 g or 12 oz. salad leaves, 150 g or 5 oz. raspberries, 100 g or 3.5 oz. blueberries, 150 g or 5 oz. strawberries, 250 g or 8 oz. asparagus, 2-4 lemons, 3 tbsp. raspberry vinegar, 6 tbsp. olive oil, salt, black pepper, 1 bunch basil, 1 bunch cilantro, 1 bunch cress, 1 cup edamame, 0.5 cups spicy nuts.
Have a great weekend, yours Chef’s Handyman team.
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