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Roasted Asparagus Salad with Ginger Lime Dressing Peanuts

Roasted Asparagus Salad with Ginger Lime Dressing Peanuts

Craving something fresh and vibrant? This Roasted Asparagus Salad with Ginger Lime Dressing Peanuts is your answer! With crisp vegetables and a zesty dressing, it's the perfect way to welcome spring. Ideal for lunch or as a side dish, you won’t want to miss making it tonight!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium Shallot finely minced
  • 1 ½ inch piece Fresh Ginger peeled and finely grated with a Microplane
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice
  • 1 ½ tablespoons Maple Syrup
  • 2 teaspoons Tamari Soy Sauce
  • to taste Sea Salt and ground black pepper
  • cup Olive Oil
  • 454 grams Asparagus tough ends trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • to taste Sea Salt and ground black pepper
  • 227 grams Snap Peas ends trimmed
  • 227 grams Persian Cucumbers (about 4 cucumbers)
  • 1 cup Shelled Edamame thawed
  • cup Fresh Mint Leaves thinly sliced
  • ½ cup Roasted and Salted Peanuts finely chopped

Equipment

  • Grater
  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Peeler
  • Chef's Knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. In a sealable jar, combine the shallot, ginger, lime juice, maple syrup, Tamari, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Close the lid tightly and shake vigorously until well combined.
  3. Place the trimmed asparagus on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat evenly and arrange in a single layer.
  4. Pop the asparagus into the oven and roast until tender, about 12 to 15 minutes.
  5. While the asparagus is roasting, slice the snap peas and place them in a large bowl.
  6. Cut the Persian cucumbers in half lengthwise and slice them into thin halfmoons. Add them to the bowl with the snap peas.
  7. Add the edamame, mint, and two-thirds of the chopped peanuts to the bowl.
  8. Once the asparagus is cooked and cool enough to handle, slice it into 2-inch pieces and add it to the bowl.
  9. Pour the dressing over the salad and season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Toss everything together until well coated.
  10. Finish by sprinkling the remaining chopped peanuts on top. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • If you can’t do peanuts: I recommend roasted and salted cashews or sunflower seeds.
  • Finely grating the ginger: is important. You want to avoid chomping down on a big spicy chunk of ginger.
  • Be light on salt: when seasoning the dressing, asparagus, and finished salad.
  • I grind up my peanuts: in a mini food processor so that the texture is kind of like gravel.