White Asparagus with Raspberry Tarragon Dressing

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White Asparagus with Raspberry Tarragon Dressing

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This is the perfect summer salad made quickly with seasonal produce: white asparagus, raspberries and arugula. Homemade raspberry vinegar, vegetable broth, maple syrup, argan oil, and tarragon make up this delicious dressing inspired by 1 Salad - 50 Dressings - Tanja Dusy. Fresh raspberries give this raspberry-tarragon vinaigrette a burst of antioxidants.

125 g Raspberries
125 ml Vegetable broth
2 tbsp Raspberry vinegar
2 tbsp Maple syrup
2 tbsp Organic argan oil
2 stalk Tarragon sprigs, chopped
Sea salt
Black pepper
500 g White asparagus, trimmed and peeled
A handful of arugula
Raspberries for garnish

Rinse and pat dry the raspberries. Place them in the blender together with vegetable broth, vinegar, maple syrup and argan oil. Puree until smooth.
Wash the tarragon sprigs and pat dry. Finely slice the tarragon leaves and stir into the dressing. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside for 30 minutes to allow the flavours to develop.
In a large, deep skillet, add enough salted water to reach a depth of 2 inches. Bring it to a boil. Add in white asparagus and cook until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl of ice water and let stand until chilled. Drain and pat dry. Arrange the asparagus, arugula and raspberries in a serving dish, drizzle with raspberry dressing.

89 comments:

Brittaney Hughes 17/6/15 04:42: This looks amazing! I see white asparagus at the farmer's market from time to time, but I've never actually tried it!
Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousness 17/6/15 04:59: I think that this would be a wonderful summer salad. The raspberry tarragon dressing looks amazing.
Balvinder 17/6/15 05:06: This is the prettiest dressing I have ever seen.
Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookies 17/6/15 05:12: This sounds absolutely lovely. Perfect way to celebrate our fresh summer harvest.
Unknown 17/6/15 05:49: That is a perfect summer salad,so colorful and fresh. I haven't found white asparagus in few days, when I find it, I'm gonna make this.
jasna varcakovic 17/6/15 06:10: I never tried white asparagus (they've grown without light, right?). Looks amazing In combination with your red dressing and tarragon.
Geri Saucier 17/6/15 06:41: A beautiful salad. I love the white asparagus and especially the raspberry dressing:)
faithy 17/6/15 07:15: Gorgeous color and such beautiful salad! First time I think a salad is so pretty!
Marcela 17/6/15 08:35: I love these colors! It's such an amazing salad! I love the raspberry dressing! Such a wonderful idea!
Rosa's Yummy Yums 17/6/15 08:50: That dressing is so original. A wonderful way to serve white asparagus.

Cheers,

Rosa
Medeja- CranberryJam 17/6/15 10:14: I think I could drink this dressing :D
Shashi at SavorySpin 17/6/15 10:56: Oh Angie - that raspberry tarragon dressing sounds divine and paired with those white asparagus - this is one stunning dish!
Nancy Chan 17/6/15 11:59: I have not seen white asparagus. Is the taste same as the green ones? Your summer salad looks nice and tasty!
Nancy Chan 17/6/15 11:59: I have not seen white asparagus. Is the taste same as the green ones? Your summer salad looks nice and tasty!
Tricia Buice 17/6/15 12:27: Angie this salad is a work of art! How beautiful and the tarragon with raspberries sounds wonderful. I still haven't tried white asparagus but love its beauty! Thanks for this inspiration.
Nammi 17/6/15 14:02: wow, love the colour contrast. never had white asparagus.
Shobha 17/6/15 14:06: nice recipe .. thanks for sharing.
Unknown 17/6/15 14:32: The red on white is stunning! We don't see too many white asparagus here but I hear theyre pretty common in Germnay, right? Our season is coming to an end, very little asparagus left in the shops now. But I can see this dressing on other vegetables, so gorgeous!
Beena 17/6/15 15:15: Wow super . Love it
Pam 17/6/15 15:52: Beautiful and so delicious.
Cheri Savory Spoon 17/6/15 16:31: Hi Angie, I have never had white asparagus before, but after seeing this recipe, I will make it my mission to find some and prepare this recipe. Love the raspberry tarragon dressing. Take care!
ann low 17/6/15 16:38: Love the dressing and the salad looks so beautifully done :)
Ashley@CookNourishBliss 17/6/15 18:11: I have been keeping my eye out for white asparagus - I haven't seen any yet by us! This looks delicious! That dressing - the color is stunning!
Alida 17/6/15 18:41: Wonderful! In Northern Italy we have a large production of white asparagus. They have a more subtle delicate flavour, I love them and love your sauce too. A very nice presentation Angie.
Susan 17/6/15 19:56: I grew asparagus when we lived in Connecticut and one season created white by covering them. They taste the same, but my family was suspicious! The raspberry/tarragon dressing looks divine and a must try on summer salads!
Kelly 17/6/15 21:16: I love white asparagus but haven't seen any here this year yet. Love the raspberry tarragon dressing - such a beautiful salad, Angie!
Evelyne CulturEatz 17/6/15 21:25: Every time I see white asparagus I laugh and cringe. Once it was a theme for a challenge and I just could not find any. Once the challenge was passed they were everywhere and year round now. The raspberry-tarragon vinaigrette looks amazing.
Vineetha 17/6/15 21:37: What a unique recipe, Angie! The color contrast is truly beautiful!
Anthony | MyInflatablePoly.com 18/6/15 02:10: So beautiful and delicious! Must try it soon
The Hungary Buddha 18/6/15 02:37: This dressing is just what I need right now. Perfect!
Gloria Baker 18/6/15 03:55: Angie!! How beautiful asparagus! I love how you present them!!
Lovely!
The Yum List 18/6/15 10:09: What a pretty contrast of colours.
Sophies Foodie Files 18/6/15 11:45: You know that I adore white asparagus & this lovely combined dressing sounds ideal to be eaten with cold asparagus! Yummm! A very creative flavor combination too! :)
I am really impressed! x
Joanne 18/6/15 14:32: That raspberry dressing looks like it's bursting with flavor! Such a pretty color contrast with the white asparagus, too.
great-secret-of-life 18/6/15 15:01: wow! looks yum.. So colorful
chow and chatter 18/6/15 16:12: this looks amazing fun flavors
grace 18/6/15 17:16: what a stunning contrast! it's like the polar opposite of what i usually see--dark asparagus against a light sauce. great idea and beautiful execution!
FLAVZCORNER 18/6/15 18:16: Aren't the white Asparagus beautiful? They simply looks amazing with the raspberry sauce.
Wok with Ray 18/6/15 21:05: Love the contrasting colors and flavors of the veggies and the dressing. Beautiful, Angie! :)
Ани 18/6/15 21:26: This is totally delicious!
Monica 18/6/15 22:20: This is such a striking salad! I love that raspberry dressing. This one is definitely for company!
Beth 18/6/15 22:49: Fresh white asparagus is such a treat. What a lovely way to dress it!
Green Thumb 18/6/15 23:14: looks so yummy! will try that for sure.
Harriet Emily 19/6/15 00:05: What an amazing recipe! I really need to try white asparagus - it looks amazing. I love the sound of the raspberry dressing too, it sounds like the perfect pairing! What a stunning dish, I'm so inspired by it!!
Phoebe @Feed Me Phoebe 19/6/15 00:23: The raspberry tarragon dressing is so unique and clever! Great complement to the white asparagus. This recipe looks delicious!
Roz | La Bella Vita Cucina 19/6/15 04:44: I can assure you, Angie, that this recipe for asparagus will be on my next family gathering, special occasion, 'wow' food offerings. You inspire me more than any other food blogger 'out there'! Thank you for not only your creative inspiration, but also for your fabulous photograph!
Hugs,
Roz
Barbara 19/6/15 12:58: Such a lovely salad presentation, Angie! The colors are wonderful. I love white asparagus and your raspberry vinaigrette is right up my alley.
Jean | DelightfulRepast.com 19/6/15 14:21: Angie, I always love your presentation. You don't just make delicious dishes, you make dishes that are too pretty to eat!
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl 19/6/15 16:21: From the asparagus to the raspberries, what a happy harvest dish this is!
Amy (Savory Moments) 19/6/15 18:03: This dish is simply stunning, Angie! Wow!
SavoringTime in the Kitchen 19/6/15 19:18: This would be perfect for entertaining. The presentation is beautiful!
Viviane Bauquet Farre - Food & Style 19/6/15 19:58: Beautiful, Angie -- the dressing sounds incredible, and I love the action shots!
Ivy 19/6/15 21:01: Oh I wish I could try some! It looks delicious and your photos are fabulous!
motherrimmy 19/6/15 21:14: I love the color contrast between your dressing and the asparagus - very impressive. You don't often see people using tarragon, but it's one of my favorite fresh herbs.
Unknown 19/6/15 23:52: What a gorgeous dish! I love the beautiful contrast of the asparagus and the dressing. I bet it tastes amazing, too!
Gingi 20/6/15 00:47: Wow, I never would have put asparagus and raspberry together.. cool! <3 - www.domesticgeekgirl.com
Unknown 20/6/15 03:05: Such pretty colors in your salad Angie. I love white asparagus although we can't get it here, sad.
Abbe@This is How I Cook 20/6/15 05:23: What a gorgeous salad. I wish it was so easy to find white asparagus around here. They are always double the price of the green ones. Raspberry and Tarragon sound like such a lovely combo!
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com 20/6/15 06:20: I want to drizzle that raspberry tarragon dressing on our salads, forever!
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ami@naivecookcooks 20/6/15 07:34: Angie I have never cooked with white asparagus but I am loving this creative take on it!
Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine 20/6/15 12:45: This is so pretty have never seen it before does it taste the same as the green one? Love this dressing wonderful job Angie
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Erica 20/6/15 18:02: What a beautiful and simple side dish or appetizer , Angie!
kitchen flavours 20/6/15 18:44: Such a beautiful dish! Have seen recipes using white asparagus but I have never seen them here before!
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Catherine 21/6/15 04:56: Dear Angie, What a beautiful asparagus dish. xo Catherine
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Pam 21/6/15 14:20: It looks delicious and I love white asparagus, but I haven't seen it in the markets here in ages. Thanks for sharing!
Gourmet Getaways 21/6/15 16:03: Beautiful, as always, Angie. Always love the contrast, the photos, and the creativity. Thank you for sharing!

Julie & Alesah
Gourmet Getaways xx
Gwen 22/6/15 02:31: I've been seeing white asparagus at the grocery but couldn't think how to prepare it. I love this! Raspberries and Tarragon are a match made in heaven! Saving and sharing as always ;)
Von 22/6/15 15:21: Woahhh I've never seen white asparagus before! I love asparagus- is the white version very different from the green one? The dressing sounds delicious!
Regina 22/6/15 18:39: Mmmm....I haven't seen and eaten white asparagus since we moved away from Germany. This brings back memories...
tigerfish 22/6/15 22:48: It is not easy to find white asparagus here and even if they are available, I am sure they will come at a premium.
Elisabeth 22/6/15 23:28: This is truly beautiful and I love the white asparagus paired with the yummy raspberry dressing!
Awesome!!!
Cathleen 23/6/15 02:34: I have never seen white asparagus before! This looks so good!
Reeni 23/6/15 04:20: Wow, wow WOW! So pretty Angie! I want to eat it all up!
Nippon Nin 23/6/15 20:34: Beautiful!!! Amazing raspberry dressing!
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Patty Price 24/6/15 23:26: Lovely presentation! You had me at raspberry vinaigrette and the colors-gorgeous!
Couscous & Consciousness 25/6/15 03:26: We don't get white asparagus in my part of the world, but I have had it in Europe - such a wonderful treat, and this is a wonderful combination of flavours. Just gorgeous.
mjskit 26/6/15 03:51: Your raspberry dressing with the white asparagus makes a striking salad! So beautiful! Love the added flavor of the tarragon!
Karen (Back Road Journal) 27/6/15 13:39: Love the wonderful contrast of colors on your pretty salad…it sounds delicious.
Emma @ Bake Then Eat 28/6/15 23:42: Oh that dressing looks amazing!
Koko 8/7/15 23:19: This looks incredible- the flavours and colours!
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Cold Press Juicer 5/9/15 17:09: Ohhh this looks amazing and fairly healthy. I am going to have to give it a try. Even better I have fresh organic raspberries to use,