Asparagus salads and roasted carrot dishes
This Asparagus salads and roasted carrot dish combines the earthy sweetness of roasted carrots with the crispness of fresh asparagus in a delightful salad, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 45 mins
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb medium carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally
1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
1/2 tsp dried thyme or 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
2 tbsp toasted slivered almonds or chopped walnuts (optional)
1 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange an oven rack in the middle positio
- Peel the carrots and slice them diagonally into 1/2-inch thick pieces or into uniform 1/2-inch coins
- Place the prepared carrots in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, maple syrup (or honey), dried thyme (or fresh), salt, and black pepper. Toss well until evenly coated
- Spread the seasoned carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through
- While the carrots roast, prepare the asparagus by trimming the woody ends and blanching in boiling salted water for 2-3 minutes
- Shock the blanched asparagus in an ice bath immediately to stop the cooking process. Drain and pat dry
- In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper for the dressing
- Cut the cooled asparagus into 1-2 inch pieces and place in a serving bowl. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to coat
- Once the carrots are done, serve them alongside the asparagus salad, optionally garnishing the salad with feta cheese, toasted nuts, and herbs
Notes
You can prepare components of this recipe ahead of time for convenience.