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Published: Dec 11, 2018 · Modified: Apr 15, 2025 by Sara

Salad with Oranges, Goat Cheese and Marinated Asparagus

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   Asparagus marinated in citrus vinaigrette is the star of this salad with oranges, creamy goat cheese, and toasted pecans.

Salad with Oranges, asparagus, and goat cheese
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This recipe includes a family favorite of ours: marinated asparagus. I used the simple marinade (a mixture of olive oil, lemon and orange juice, dijon, white wine vinegar, salt and pepper) as a dressing for the spring salad as well, and it couldn’t be more perfect.

Just pour enough over the blanched asparagus to coat it and refrigerate for at least 6 hours. Reserve the rest for the dressing.

Salad with Oranges, marinated asparagus, and goat cheese

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I find that a lot of people are intimidated by cooking asparagus because it’s so sensitive. There’s really fine line between under- and over-cooked when it comes to asparagus, but blanching  is the easiest way to get it right.

In a pan large enough to put the asparagus in a single layer, add enough water to submerge the asparagus to a boil. While you wait, fill a small casserole dish halfway with ice water.

Add the asparagus to the boiling water and cook 2-3 minutes (depending on the size). As soon as the time is up, grab them out of the hot water and submerge them in the ice bath. This stops the cooking process and leaves you with perfectly cooked asparagus!

We've also had great success with roasted asparagus. This recipe with lemon and garlic uses that method.

Salad with Oranges, marinated asparagus, and goat cheese

Once the asparagus has been cooked and marinated, you’re ready to put this salad together! The addition of the tangy oranges and creamy goat cheese balances the flavors so well (and let’s be honest- goat cheese makes everything better), and topping it with toasted pecans brings it all together. Drizzle the dressing over the top and enjoy!

If you're here you must love salads and goat cheese, so you'll want to be sure and check out Goat Cheese with Honey & Black Pepper Spread and Melon & Prosciutto Salad with Goat Cheese. It's another winner!

Our Clementine Salad with Strawberries and Tangy Vinaigrette is another one that uses the fresh citrus to make it amazing as is this Salad with Grapefruit.

Love citrus flavors? This Blood Orange Cocktail has a fun twist with rosemary simple syrup and you will love it! And for a sweet treat be sure to check out Orange Cupcakes. Oh my goodness they are so good!

This recipe was developed by Biscuits and Burlap and first appeared at The House of Wood. 

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Salad on plate with oranges and goat cheese

If you're in a bit of a hurry you'll want to check out Pasta Salad with Asparagus. It comes together in just minutes and uses a bottled dressing that has been "dressed up". Quick Pickled Asparagus is another easy recipe that will use up those last few stalks of asparagus. For more easy recipes check out this list of Spring Vegetable Recipes.

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Salad with Oranges, Goat Cheese, and Marinated Asparagus

Biscuits & Burlap
Asparagus marinated in citrus vinaigrette is the star of this salad with tangy oranges, creamy goat cheese, and toasted pecans.
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 6 hours hrs
Cook Time 2 minutes mins
Total Time 6 hours hrs 2 minutes mins
Course Salad
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bundle asparagus
  • ⅔ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 2 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • favorite salad greens
  • 1 orange
  • 6 oz goat cheese
  • ½ cup toasted pecans

Instructions
 

BLANCHE ASPARAGUS

  • Trim 1 inch off end of asparagus spears.
  • Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan (enough to cover asparagus).
  • Prepare dish half full of ice water to dunk asparagus in as soon as they finish cooking.
  • Add asparagus to boiling water and boil 2-3 minutes (depending on thickness of spears).
  • Remove and immediately submerge in ice bath.

PREPARE DRESSING

  • Mix olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, orange, juice, dijon, zest, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Move asparagus from ice bath and dry with paper towel.
  • Pour enough of mixture over asparagus to coat, cover, and refrigerate 6-8 hours. Reserve rest of marinade for dressing.
  • Toss salad with greens on your choice, topped with asparagus, orange sections, crumbles goat cheese, toasted pecans, and dressing.
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  1. Jacque Hastert says

    December 12, 2018 at 11:21 am

    5 stars
    These flavors sound out of this world good combined. This really takes the asparagus game up a knotch!

    Reply
    • Pam says

      December 12, 2018 at 12:17 pm

      Thanks, Jacque. It really is a great combination.

      Reply
  2. Kate Hackworthy says

    December 12, 2018 at 11:36 am

    5 stars
    What a tasty and zingy looking salad. I love the dijon in with the citrus in the dressing. Yum!

    Reply
    • Pam says

      December 12, 2018 at 12:18 pm

      The dressing (marinade) is great. You could use it in lots of ways.

      Reply
  3. Sues says

    December 12, 2018 at 11:45 am

    5 stars
    I made a similar salad in a cooking class once (but with gorgonzola instead of goat cheese) and it's become a dinner party staple in my house. There's something so fresh and delicious about this salad and I love the citrus dressing!

    Reply
    • Pam says

      December 12, 2018 at 12:19 pm

      Ahhhh... the gorgonzola sounds good too!. Thanks, Sues

      Reply
  4. Elaine Benoit says

    December 12, 2018 at 12:14 pm

    5 stars
    This salad looks so delicious and fresh!! I love asparagus and all the flavors, especially the orange and goat cheese!!

    Reply
    • Pam says

      December 12, 2018 at 12:19 pm

      Thanks, Elaine. We love it!

      Reply
  5. Kathi says

    December 12, 2018 at 12:28 pm

    Wouldn't this be beautiful on a holiday table! So fresh and colorful! Pinned!

    Reply
  6. Susan says

    December 15, 2018 at 11:35 am

    5 stars
    I was lucky to have been served this salad at Pam's house last week. It is delightful! I will be serving this at the Block House 🙂

    Reply
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