Asparagus Salad With Balsamic Vinegar |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This is a great recipe if you like asparagus. I came across this recipe several years ago in a magazine and have made it numerous times and it never gets old. Enjoy Ingredients:
2 pounds asparagus tough ends trimmed and cut into 2” pieces |
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar |
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
1 tablespoon dijon style mustard |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram |
1 teaspoon garlic minced |
1/4 teaspoon sea salt |
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
1 small red bell pepper cut julienne |
1/3 cup chopped pecans toasted |
Directions:
1. Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp tender about 4 minutes.
2. Drain and rinse with cold water.
3. Place in a decorative bowl and put in the refrigerator until thoroughly chilled.
4. Boil vinegar in heavy small saucepan over medium heat until reduced by half.
5. Pour vinegar into large bowl then whisk in oil, mustard, marjoram and garlic.
6. Add salt and pepper then when ready to serve add red peppers and toss with dressing.
7. Sprinkle with nuts and serve immediately.
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