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asparagus and roasted pepper salad

(2 ratings)
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Private Recipe by
Russ Myers
Necedah, WI

This colorful luncheon salad with crunchy nuts is sure to please even the most discriminating taste.

(2 ratings)
yield 4 servings
prep time 15 Min
cook time 7 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For asparagus and roasted pepper salad

  • 20 thin asparagus spears
  • one 12-oz. jar roasted peppers (preferably red and yellow mixed, drained)
  • 2/3 C. toasted pecans, chopped
  • 1/4 C. fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 1 1/2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. sherry or wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 C. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 lb. mixed salad greens

How To Make asparagus and roasted pepper salad

  • 1
    Break off tough ends of asparagus. Heat 1 inch of water to boiling in a deep skillet. Add asparagus and cook two minutes to blanch. Drain and transfer asparagus to bowl of ice water to quickly chill. Drain and set aside or wrap and refrigerate until serving. In a medium bowl, stir together peppers, pecans, and basil. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, and salt to blend; whisk in oil to make dressing. To serve, mound salad greens in center of serving platter; arrange asparagus in two clusters on opposite sides of greens. Spoon pecan mixture over greens and asparagus, then drizzle dressing over all.
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