New! Cream cheese, sweet chili sauce and coriander dip with smashed potatoes view recipe
New! Cream cheese, sweet chili sauce and coriander dip with smashed potatoes view recipe
New! Cream cheese, sweet chili sauce and coriander dip with smashed potatoes view recipe
New! Cream cheese, sweet chili sauce and coriander dip with smashed potatoes view recipe
New! Cream cheese, sweet chili sauce and coriander dip with smashed potatoes view recipe
New! Cream cheese, sweet chili sauce and coriander dip with smashed potatoes view recipe
New! Cream cheese, sweet chili sauce and coriander dip with smashed potatoes view recipe
New! Cream cheese, sweet chili sauce and coriander dip with smashed potatoes view recipe
New! Cream cheese, sweet chili sauce and coriander dip with smashed potatoes view recipe
New! Cream cheese, sweet chili sauce and coriander dip with smashed potatoes view recipe
New! Cream cheese, sweet chili sauce and coriander dip with smashed potatoes view recipe
New! Cream cheese, sweet chili sauce and coriander dip with smashed potatoes view recipe
New! Cream cheese, sweet chili sauce and coriander dip with smashed potatoes view recipe
New! Cream cheese, sweet chili sauce and coriander dip with smashed potatoes view recipe
New! Cream cheese, sweet chili sauce and coriander dip with smashed potatoes view recipe
New! Cream cheese, sweet chili sauce and coriander dip with smashed potatoes view recipe
New! Cream cheese, sweet chili sauce and coriander dip with smashed potatoes view recipe
New! Cream cheese, sweet chili sauce and coriander dip with smashed potatoes view recipe
New! Cream cheese, sweet chili sauce and coriander dip with smashed potatoes view recipe
New! Cream cheese, sweet chili sauce and coriander dip with smashed potatoes view recipe
New! Cream cheese, sweet chili sauce and coriander dip with smashed potatoes view recipe
New! Cream cheese, sweet chili sauce and coriander dip with smashed potatoes view recipe
New! Cream cheese, sweet chili sauce and coriander dip with smashed potatoes view recipe
New! Cream cheese, sweet chili sauce and coriander dip with smashed potatoes view recipe
New! Cream cheese, sweet chili sauce and coriander dip with smashed potatoes view recipe
New! Cream cheese, sweet chili sauce and coriander dip with smashed potatoes view recipe
New! Cream cheese, sweet chili sauce and coriander dip with smashed potatoes view recipe
New! Cream cheese, sweet chili sauce and coriander dip with smashed potatoes view recipe
New! Cream cheese, sweet chili sauce and coriander dip with smashed potatoes view recipe
New! Cream cheese, sweet chili sauce and coriander dip with smashed potatoes view recipe
New! Cream cheese, sweet chili sauce and coriander dip with smashed potatoes view recipe
New! Cream cheese, sweet chili sauce and coriander dip with smashed potatoes view recipe
New! Cream cheese, sweet chili sauce and coriander dip with smashed potatoes view recipe
New! Cream cheese, sweet chili sauce and coriander dip with smashed potatoes view recipe
New! Cream cheese, sweet chili sauce and coriander dip with smashed potatoes view recipe
New! Cream cheese, sweet chili sauce and coriander dip with smashed potatoes view recipe
New! Cream cheese, sweet chili sauce and coriander dip with smashed potatoes view recipe
New! Cream cheese, sweet chili sauce and coriander dip with smashed potatoes view recipe

Asparagus and avocado salad

This salad of raw asparagus and avocado comes with an Asian style dressing. The asparagus is sliced to optimize crunch, while avo introduces a creamy edge. The dressing is simple yet effective: there’s garlic, ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. I add sesame seeds for more texture.

A bowl of chopped asparagus and avocado salad with sesame seeds and a spoon, set on a light marble surface.
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This salad can be dressed up, by tossing it through soba or rice noodles, on top of rice with a fried egg. In the Spring, when the asparagus is sweet, it is wholesome enough for me as a stand alone salad. I might add some cold silken tofu, or panfried tofu for protein.

 

Asparagus and avocado salad

Serves 2

Ingredients

  • 1 garlic clove, grated
  • 1 2.5cm / 1-inch piece ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 450 g asparagus, woody ends trimmed, thinly sliced
  • 1 to 2 ripe avocados, peeled, seeded, flesh diced
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • sea salt and white pepper

Substitute

  • Asparagus: snow peas, sugar snap peas, fennel, broccoli

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, add the garlic, ginger, soy sauce or tomari, sesame oil, and rice vinegar and whisk to combine. Add the asparagus and avocado and toss to coat in the dressing. Add the scallions, sesame seeds and season with salt and pepper.
  • Eat as is or see headnote for serving suggestions.
Tips and Variations
One avocado is fine, but add two if you’d like it creamier.

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