Asparagus Salad with Soy Sauce Mayo

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Asparagus Salad with Garlic Soy Sauce Mayo Dressing

If you're a fan of asparagus, you're in for a treat.

While grilled asparagus is always delicious, one of my favorite ways to enjoy this vegetable is in a simple salad. In Japanese home cooking, mayonnaise and soy sauce are a classic combination that instantly creates an umami-packed dressing. Add fresh garlic and you get a bold flavor that perfectly complements the crisp texture of asparagus.

This Asparagus Salad with Garlic Soy Sauce Mayo Dressing is incredibly simple but full of flavor. Tossed with tuna for extra protein, this quick salad comes together in just 15 minutes and works beautifully as a side dish or a light lunch.

If you're looking for an easy Japanese-inspired vegetable dish, this recipe is one you'll want to make again and again.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Ready in 15 minutes

• Simple pantry ingredients

• Packed with Japanese umami flavor

• Perfect side dish for rice or grilled fish

• Great way to use fresh asparagus

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RECIPE

Servings: 3-4

Time: 15 min

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch of fresh asparagus (12-14 pcs)

• 1 can of tuna

• 2 tbsp mayonnaise

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 clove of garlic

Instructions:

1. Prep the Asparagus

   Start by snapping off the woody ends of the asparagus spears.

   If the stems are thick, peel about one-third of the bottom portion with a vegetable peeler.

   Cut the asparagus into 2-inch pieces so they are easy to eat in the salad.

2. Blanch the Asparagus

   Bring a pot of water to a boil and add a small sprinkle of salt.

   Add the asparagus pieces and cook for 1 to 1.5 minutes until bright green but still crisp.

   Drain the asparagus immediately to stop the cooking and keep their fresh texture.

3. Make the Garlic Soy Sauce Mayo Dressing

   In a mixing bowl, combine: mayonnaise, soy sauce. grated garlic

   Stir until the dressing becomes smooth and creamy.

4. Toss the Salad

   Add the cooked asparagus to the bowl with the dressing.

   Open and drain the canned tuna, then add it to the bowl.

   Gently toss everything together until the asparagus and tuna are evenly coated in the garlic soy sauce mayo dressing.

Yukihira Pot

Perfect size to cook a bunch of asparagus

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FAQ

Can I use canned asparagus?

Fresh asparagus is recommended because it stays crisp and bright. Canned asparagus will be softer and may not hold the dressing as well.

Can I use regular mayonnaise?

Yes, but Japanese mayonnaise (like Kewpie) gives the salad a richer umami flavor.

Can I make this salad ahead of time?

Yes. You can make it up to 1 day in advance and store it in the refrigerator.

What can I substitute for tuna?

You can replace tuna with:

• shredded chicken

• imitation crab

• smoked salmon

Do I need to blanch asparagus?

Blanching keeps asparagus bright green and tender while maintaining a crisp texture.

Find Another Recipe:

• another easy Japanese salad

• Salad with Japanese mayonnaise recipe

• quick Japanese side dishe

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