"Give yourself enough time to let the flavors blend for at least an hour when making this salad; that’s one of the secrets to why it tastes so delicious. If you're short on time, use 1/2 cup prepared balsamic vinaigrette instead of making it from scratch. —Dolores Brigham, Inglewood, California..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
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1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
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1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
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1/4 cup dried cranberries
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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Dash salt and pepper
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3 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
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3 tablespoons chopped cooked bacon or bacon bits