Asparagus Salad with Celery Leaves, Quail Eggs, and Tarragon Vinaigrette

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
20%
Asparagus Salad with Celery Leaves, Quail Eggs, and Tarragon Vinaigrette
60 min.
4
233kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience that showcases the vibrant flavors of spring! This Asparagus Salad with Celery Leaves, Quail Eggs, and Tarragon Vinaigrette is not just a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of fresh ingredients and harmonious tastes. Perfectly suited for a variety of occasions, whether you’re looking to impress guests at a dinner party or searching for the ideal side dish for your next barbecue, this salad will surely stand out.

The star of this dish is the tender green asparagus, delicately steamed to retain its bright color and crunch. Paired with the fresh pale green celery leaves, this salad offers a refreshing contrast in both texture and flavor. Adding a touch of elegance are the quail eggs, soft-boiled to perfection and tucked charmingly into the salad, providing a rich, creamy bite that complements the crisp veggies beautifully.

To bring all these elements together, a luscious tarragon vinaigrette adds depth and intrigue. The mix of Dijon and whole-grain mustard gives it a delightful tang, while fresh tarragon introduces a subtle anise-like sweetness that elevates every bite. Not only is this dish vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free, but it also promises a low-calorie indulgence at just 233 kcal per serving, making it a guilt-free pleasure.

Join me in creating this stunning Asparagus Salad – it's as tasty as it is vibrant, and it's bound to impress your family and friends!

Ingredients

  • pound asparagus green trimmed thin (preferably )
  • cup celery leaves green (from center of bunch)
  • teaspoon dijon mustard 
  • teaspoons tarragon fresh coarsely chopped
  • 0.3 cup grapeseed oil 
  • servings kosher salt to taste
  •  quail eggs 
  • small shallots thinly sliced into rings
  • tablespoons citrus champagne vinegar (preferably tarragon)
  • teaspoons coarse mustard 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • paper towels
  • sauce pan
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Cover eggs with cold water in a very small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook, covered, 5 minutes. Rinse eggs under cold running water to stop cooking, then peel and quarter.
  2. Cut asparagus on a very sharp diagonal into 3/4-inch-thick slices (about 2 inches long), leaving 2-inch tips. Halve tips lengthwise if thicker than rest of slices. Arrange asparagus on a steamer rack and sprinkle with kosher salt. Steam, covered, over boiling water until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes, then transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking.
  3. Drain well and pat dry with paper towels.
  4. Whisk together vinegar and mustards.
  5. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking. Stir in shallot, 2 teaspoons tarragon, and salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Toss asparagus and celery leaves with half of vinaigrette and mound on 4 plates. Tuck quail eggs decoratively into salads.
  7. Drizzle salads and plates with remaining vinaigrette and sprinkle with remaining teaspoon tarragon.

Nutrition Facts

Calories233kcal
Protein9.75%
Fat76.63%
Carbs13.62%

Properties

Glycemic Index
70.5
Glycemic Load
1.62
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
16.221304276715%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
1.69mg
Luteolin
0.62mg
Isorhamnetin
6.46mg
Kaempferol
1.71mg
Quercetin
16.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:232.63kcal
11.63%
Fat:20.64g
31.76%
Saturated Fat:2.49g
15.58%
Carbohydrates:8.25g
2.75%
Net Carbohydrates:4.45g
1.62%
Sugar:3.54g
3.94%
Cholesterol:151.92mg
50.64%
Sodium:312.29mg
13.58%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.91g
11.82%
Vitamin K:64.66µg
61.58%
Vitamin E:6.88mg
45.89%
Vitamin A:1286.51IU
25.73%
Folate:98.64µg
24.66%
Iron:3.86mg
21.43%
Vitamin B2:0.36mg
21.15%
Manganese:0.4mg
20.21%
Fiber:3.8g
15.2%
Selenium:10.02µg
14.32%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
14.17%
Potassium:481.37mg
13.75%
Copper:0.27mg
13.28%
Phosphorus:126.94mg
12.69%
Vitamin B6:0.23mg
11.71%
Vitamin C:9.49mg
11.5%
Calcium:84.72mg
8.47%
Magnesium:33.34mg
8.34%
Vitamin B5:0.8mg
8.03%
Vitamin B3:1.49mg
7.47%
Zinc:1.06mg
7.09%
Vitamin B12:0.28µg
4.74%
Vitamin D:0.25µg
1.68%
Source:Epicurious