ASPARAGUS AND MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD
I had this at a restaurant and loved it so had to try and duplicate it at home. Yummy. Quick and easy. I used a small amount of the mandarin juice in the balsamic mixture. Serve immediately or chill.
Provided by Julia Harbeck
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Asparagus Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water until cold to stop the cooking process. Drain.
- Boil balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan until reduced to 1/3 the original amount, about 5 minutes. Pour reduced vinegar into a bowl and whisk olive oil into vinegar; set aside until cool, about 10 minutes. Add asparagus, onion, tomatoes, and olives to vinegar mixture and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 37.1 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
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Prince Pori
p_p@yahoo.comThis salad is a great way to use seasonal ingredients. Asparagus and mandarin oranges are both in season during the spring and summer months.
Avery Jennings
javery@hotmail.comI love that this salad is healthy and delicious. It's a great salad to serve to your family and friends.
Ivy Prisca
p@hotmail.comThis salad is a great make-ahead salad. You can make it ahead of time and it will still taste great.
Robert Brown
robertbrown55@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of poppy seed dressing, but I really liked the dressing in this salad. It's light and flavorful.
PUSPA SUBBA
s-p@yahoo.comThis salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.
Veena Kaleha
veena.kaleha3@yahoo.comI love the crunch of the asparagus in this salad. It's a great way to add some texture to your salad.
Tony Armitage
tonyarmitage43@hotmail.co.ukThis salad is so refreshing and light. It's the perfect salad to serve on a hot summer day.
Ruby Loredo
rloredo@yahoo.comI've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great salad to serve for a special occasion or for a weeknight meal.
Darth Malicious
malicious19@yahoo.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. I always have some leftover after making asparagus soup, and this is a delicious way to use it up.
Shajan Mdd
m.shajan@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is amazing and the mandarin oranges add a nice sweetness.
Choice Edward
edwardchoice63@yahoo.comThis salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use fresh or canned mandarin oranges, depending on what I have on hand.
Allmir almirfeta
a.allmir@yahoo.comI made this salad for a potluck and it was a big success. Everyone loved the sweet and tangy dressing.
James Gilliam
j.gilliam@hotmail.comI love the colors in this salad. The green asparagus, orange mandarin oranges, and white poppy seeds make for a beautiful presentation.
Lesole Dipali
lesoled8@hotmail.co.ukI followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great! The flavors were well-balanced and the dressing was light and refreshing.
Msh Shawkat
shawkat.msh29@gmail.comThis salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of asparagus, mandarin oranges, and poppy seed dressing was unique and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.