Ask Chef Tony - Easy Salad and Entree to Impress a Special Date, Valentines, Episode - 7 Recipe Video

Next in the Valentine's Special series - Salad and Entree, healthy and sensual. Chef Tony Scarpati shows you a way to impress someone special with some simple culinary skills. There's nothing quite like making a home cooked meal for that special someone.

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In30 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings2
CuisineTaste
MethodSpeciality
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

For avocado salad
 Avocado2 , sliced
 Salmon100 Gram, smoked
 Caper1 Teaspoon
 Caviar1 Teaspoon
 Black pepper To Taste
 Arugula10 Gram
 Lemon1⁄4 , wedged
 Olive oil1 Teaspoon
 Balsamic vinegar1 Teaspoon (infused with fig)
For asparagus pasta
 Asparagus1 Bunch (100 gm), divided (slice 1/2 into bite size leave rest)
 Salmon50 Gram, smoked
 Garlic1 Clove (5 gm), crushed
 Parsley1 Tablespoon, sliced
 Sea salt1 Tablespoon
 Pasta200 Gram
 Olive oil2 Tablespoon, divided
 Red chili flake1 Teaspoon (Optional)
 Champagne1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Pepper To Taste

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 995 Calories from Fat 466

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 54 g83.2%

Saturated Fat 7.5 g37.7%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 53.7 mg17.9%

Sodium 2449.3 mg102.1%

Total Carbohydrates 97 g32.2%

Dietary Fiber 20.4 g81.6%

Sugars 6.5 g

Protein 35 g69%

Vitamin A 33% Vitamin C 71.7%

Calcium 9.3% Iron 32%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

For Avocado Salad
MAKING
1. In a plate arrange the avocados and top with salmon slices.
2. Add in the capers and caviar.
3. Season with pepper and top with arugula. Put in lemon wedges and drizzle olive oil on the top of the salad.

SERVING
4. Drizzle the balsamic vinegar glaze over the salad and serve.

For Asparagus pasta
MAKING
1. In a large pot pour in the water and sea salt. Let water boil.
2. Add in the pasta to the water and cook Al Dante.
3. Simultaneously heat half of olive oil in a pan.
4. Add in garlic to the oil. Followed by asparagus, salmon strips, and continue cooking.
5. Sprinkle champagne over the asparagus and cook.
6. Drain the pasta and add to the asparagus. Toss well.
7. Add in remaining olive oil, parsley, and pepper.

SERVING
8. Serve Asparagus Pasta with red wine.

Editors Review

Looking for some great dishes for the lunch? If yes, then you are on the correct page. Here, the chef is sharing two very easy and great recipes, which you can make for the lunch. Avocado salad and pasta can be liked by almost all age groups of people. Look at the recipe right away.
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