Spanish Asparagus Salad With Orange And Manchego Cheese Recipes

CUCUMBER, TOMATO & FETA SALAD WITH BALSAMIC DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk vinegar, oil, salt and pepper together in a large bowl. Add tomatoes, onion and basil (or parsley); stir to combine. Refrigerate, stirring once or twice, for at least 1 hour. Add cucumber, olives and feta and toss to coat.

SPANISH ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH ORANGE AND MANCHEGO CHEESE

Steps:

• In large pot of lightly salted boiling water blanch the asparagus spears until green, about 2-3 minutes but no longer. Immediately drain and rinse with cold water to halt the cooking process.
• Peel the oranges and cut up into bite-size segments. Save one half of one orange for juicing and zesting.
• In a non-reactive small bowl, combine the olive oil, vinegar, orange zest and 1 tablespoon of orange juice. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk together and set aside.
• In a large salad bowl combine the cooked asparagus, red onion, orange segments, tomatoes, and lettuce. Just before serving, pour the dressing over the salad and mix gently to coat.
• Add shaved manchego to each salad serving if desired.
• Serve with crusty bread.

SPANISH SHRIMP AND MANCHEGO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Whisk the Manchego, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
• Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add the shrimp, paprika, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate and cool.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl with the dressing.
• Add the shrimp, chickpeas, parsley and red peppers to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.
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SPANISH HAM AND MANCHEGO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, smoked paprika, garlic, 3/4 cup of the manchego, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl with the dressing.
• Add the ham, parsley and red peppers to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Top with the remaining 1/4 cup manchego and sprinkle with smoked paprika. The pasta salad is best if served right away.
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MANCHEGO WITH ALMONDS AND GREEN OLIVES

Steps:

• Toss olives with oil, garlic, zest, and bay leaves and marinate, chilled, at least 4 hours.
• Bring olives to room temperature. Discard bay leaves and garlic, then toss olives with cheese and sprinkle almonds on top.

ASPARAGUS AND MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water until cold to stop the cooking process. Drain.
• Boil balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan until reduced to 1/3 the original amount, about 5 minutes. Pour reduced vinegar into a bowl and whisk olive oil into vinegar; set aside until cool, about 10 minutes. Add asparagus, onion, tomatoes, and olives to vinegar mixture and toss to coat.

LEMONY ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH SHAVED CHEESE AND NUTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, spread pistachios in an even layer and toast for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool enough to handle, then roughly chop.
• Meanwhile, fill a large skillet with 1-inch water. Place steam basket on top, cover and bring to a simmer. Steam asparagus until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain.
• Finely chop 3 tablespoons mixed soft herbs. In a medium bowl, combine shallot, lemon juice, a pinch of salt and the pepper, and let sit for 2 minutes. Whisk in oil, then stir in pistachios, cheese and chopped herbs.
• To serve, drizzle asparagus with oil and salt to taste. Dollop with dressing, tear remaining 1/2 cup herbs on top, and sprinkle generously with more cheese. Taste and adjust salt as needed.

SPANISH ASPARAGUS REVUELTO RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• Put 3 tablespoons olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add peeled garlic cloves and let them sizzle until lightly browned, then remove. Add bread cubes, season with salt and pepper, lower heat to medium and gently fry until lightly browned and crisp, about 2 minutes. Remove bread and set aside to cool. Add chorizo and fry lightly. Add asparagus, season with salt and pepper, and stir-fry until cooked through but firm, 3 to 4 minutes. Add green onions and minced garlic and cook 1 minute more. Season eggs with salt, pepper and pimentón. Pour into pan and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, just until soft and creamy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add parsley and serve immediately, topped with the fried bread cubes.

TREVISO SALAD WITH ORANGE VINAIGRETTE AND MANCHEGO

Steps:

• Whisk oil, orange juice, honey, and vinegar in a large bowl until well blended. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper.
• Add Treviso to bowl with vinaigrette; toss to coat. Divide among plates. Scatter walnuts over. Using a vegetable peeler, shave cheese onto salads. Garnish with parsley and orange zest.

ARUGULA SALAD WITH SHAVED MANCHEGO

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk honey and vinegar until combined. Whisk in oil; season with salt and pepper.
• Add arugula and sun-dried tomatoes. Using a vegetable peeler, thinly shave the Manchego; add half to the bowl, and toss to combine. Divide among 4 serving plates; top with remaining Manchego. Serve immediately.

SAUTéED ASPARAGUS, TOASTED ALMONDS & MANCHEGO CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring a pan of salted water to the boil and plunge in the asparagus. Cook for 2-3 mins, drain, then leave them to sit somewhere warm.
• Next, put the butter into a cold pan with the almonds. Carefully heat it up, watching that the butter doesn't get too dark. When it just turns golden brown and is beginning to foam, remove from the heat and pour in the lemon juice to stop the cooking.
• Arrange the asparagus onto 6 serving plates and spoon over some of the brown butter and almonds. Shave the cheese with a peeler, scatter over and serve.

SPANISH TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Slice the tomatoes and arrange on a large platter with the onion. Sprinkle with a good pinch of salt and ½ tsp of the sugar. Leave to stand for 10 mins or up to 30 mins while you make the dressing.
• Tip the parsley, vinegar, olive oil, remaining sugar, garlic, half the almonds and a good pinch of salt into the small bowl of a food processor. Blitz to a pesto consistency, adding a dribble of water if you need to loosen it a little.
• Weave the slices of ham between the tomatoes and onion, creating a little height on the plate. Drizzle over the dressing, scatter with the remaining almonds and shavings of manchego. Drizzle over a little extra oil and serve.

ASPARAGUS AND MANCHEGO PAELLA

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet that has a lid.
• Fry onion until browned.
• Add chicken and brown on all sides.
• Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
• Add rice, broccoli, chicken broth, saffron, and shrimp. Reduce heat to medium and cook, covered, for 20 minutes. Do not stir!
• Add asparagus on top, cover again and cook 5 minutes, or until asparagus and rice are tender and chicken is cooked through.
• Serve topped with manchego.