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My family loves this asparagus with balsamic vinaigrette.
This Balsamic Vinaigrette is also excellent served with green beans! Give it a try!
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Asparagus with Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe
Recipe Type:
Asparagus,
Balsamic Vinegar,
Vegetables
Yield: 4 servings
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 min
Ingredients:
2 pounds
asparagus stalks, washed and trimmed*
3 tablespoons good-quality aged
balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons minced red
onion
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove
garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground
black pepper
Coarse
salt to taste
* A mixture of green and white asparagus will make
a beautiful presentation!
Preparation:
Blanch the asparagus in lightly salted boiling water for about 3 minutes or until crisp-tender; do not overcook. Remove from heat and refresh under cold water; drain well.
Arrange asparagus on serving platter or individual serving plates.
In a bowl or jar, whisk together balsamic vinegar, red onion, olive oil, garlic, and pepper.
Spoon the vinaigrette over the asparagus, allowing a little to puddle on either side. Sprinkle lightly with coarse salt.
Makes 4 servings.
Readers Comments and Feedback:
I made this for Thanksgiving, and I used a mix
of green and white asparagus with Italian Roasted Red Peppers. The presentation
was beautiful and every last stalk was eaten with some of our guests actually
squabbling over who would get the last serving. Thank you for a fantastic
recipe. - Susan E. Bland-Medicis (12/21/05)
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