asparagus salad

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21 Pinches
Northen, CA
Updated on Mar 8, 2015

What is spring with out Asparagus? This salad is a great way to showcase one of spring's favorite vegetables. * *the one hour chill time does not show in the cook or prep time.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Refrigerate/Freeze
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds fresh asparagus
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3 cups baby greens
  • 2 ounces roasted red peppers, chopped
  • 2 - green onions, sliced
  • 2 - hard boiled eggs
  • 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped

How To Make asparagus salad

  • Step 1
    Cook fresh asparagus spears in small amount of boiling water till crisp-tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, and rinse in cold water, and drain again.
  • Step 2
    Combine the balsamic vinegar, sugar, and garlic in a small bowl.
  • Step 3
    Place asparagus in shallow dish and pour vinegar mixture over it. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
  • Step 4
    Remove asparagus, reserving the liquid. On large plate layer baby greens, asparagus, green onions, egg whites, and parsley. Drizzle with reserved vinegar mixture.

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