Saturday, May 5, 2012

Asparagus salad

Our daughters LOVE this one and we hope you do too!

  1. Chop the asparagus into ~ 3 inch sections. 
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the asparagus for about 3 minutes. If the accompanying recipe uses water or broth, save the water for that and scoop out the asparagus. Otherwise, drain in a colander. 
  3. Place the asparagus in a bowl of ice cold water, to stop any further cooking. This keeps the asparagus from getting limp.
  4. After a few minutes, remove the asparagus and dry completely.
  5. In a medium size bowl or measuring cup, mix the following:
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 2 heaping spoonfuls of Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Slowly pour honey for about 8 seconds
Prepared dressing
  1. Whisk the dressing to make it uniform. 
  2. Toss the asparagus with the dressing, top with sliced baby cucumbers, chopped bell peppers and sliced olives.
  3. Serve chilled or at room temperature. 
Asparagus salad

Optionally - top with chopped egg

The Hunter's meal: asparagus salad, Swiss chard, yummy bread, grilled swordfish and craft beer.

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