Crunchy Roasted Asparagus Salad with Ginger Lime Dressing & Peanuts (Vegan)
Ingredients
- 1 mediumshallot
- 1 ½inch piece fresh ginger
- 2 tbsplime juice
- 1 ½ tbspmaple syrup
- 2 tspTamari soy sauce
- sea salt and ground black pepper
- ⅓ colive oil
- 454 gasparagus
- 1 tbspolive oil
- sea salt and ground black pepper
- 227 gsnap peas
- 227 gPersian cucumbers
- 1 cshelled edamame
- ⅓ cfresh mint leaves
- ½ cand salted peanuts
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- 2
While the oven is preheating, make the dressing. In a sealable jar, combine the shallot, ginger, lime juice, maple syrup, Tamari, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Close the lid tightly and shake to combine. Set aside.
- 3
Place the asparagus on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss the asparagus to coat. Arrange asparagus in a single layer before popping into the oven until tender, about 12-15 minutes.
- 4
While asparagus is roasting, prep the rest of the salad. Slice the snap peas and place in a large bowl. Cut the cucumbers in half lengthwise and then slice those into thin halfmoons. Transfer sliced cucumber to the large bowl. Then, add the edamame, mint, and about two thirds of the peanuts.
- 5
Once the asparagus is cooked and cool enough to handle, slice it into 2-inch pieces and add it to the bowl with the rest of the salad. Pour the dressing over top and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Finish the salad by sprinkling the remaining peanuts on top. Enjoy immediately!
Crunchy Roasted Asparagus Salad with Ginger Lime Dressing & Peanuts (Vegan)
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About this Recipe
Elevate Your Plate with This Crunchy Roasted Asparagus Salad (Vegan)
Discover your new favorite vibrant side or light main with our Crunchy Roasted Asparagus Salad with Ginger Lime Dressing & Peanuts. This isn't just any salad; it's a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and brighten any meal. In just about 30 minutes, you can create a truly special dish that's both satisfying and incredibly fresh.
What makes this vegan asparagus salad truly stand out? We start by roasting the asparagus to tender-crisp perfection, bringing out its natural sweetness and a hint of smoky flavor. This warm base is then combined with an abundance of fresh, crunchy ingredients like sweet snap peas, crisp Persian cucumbers, and hearty edamame. But the magic doesn't stop there!
The star of the show might just be the bright and zesty Ginger Lime Dressing. Whisked with fresh ginger, tangy lime juice, and a touch of maple syrup and tamari, it coats every ingredient with an irresistible zing. A generous scattering of roasted and salted peanuts adds an addictive crunch and savory depth, while fresh mint leaves introduce a delightful aromatic lift.
This roasted asparagus salad is perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner, a vibrant potluck contribution, or an impressive addition to your brunch spread. It's naturally vegan, gluten-free (with Tamari), and packed with wholesome goodness. Get ready to fall in love with a salad that's anything but boring!