ASPARAGUS & CITRUS SALAD

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Make and share this Asparagus & Citrus Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by quixoposto

Categories     Oranges

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large oranges (1/2 lb each)
3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 -4 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves
12 thick purple asparagus spears (about 1 lb total)
1 medium red onion

Steps:

  • Peel orange and remove white membrane. Remove membranes from sections. Squeeze 2 tablespoons juice from membranes into a bowl.
  • To the bowl, add 1/4 cup vinegar, sugar to taste depending on sweetness of oranges, and tarragon. Mix and pour into a pitcher.
  • In a frying pan boil about 1 inch of water and remaining 1/4 cup vinegar. Add spears to boiling water. Cook, uncovered, until asparagus is just tender when pierced, about 4 minutes. Drain and immerse in ice cold water. Drain.
  • Crisp onion slices: Thinly slice onion. Put in a bowl with water to cover. Squeeze onions to bruise slightly; drain. Add 4 cups ice cubes, 2 cups water, and 1/4 cup vinegar. Let stand until crisp, 20 - 30 minutes. Drain and discard ice.
  • Divide onion slices among 4 plates. Arrange spears and orange segments on plates. Add dressing. Salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 7.2, Carbohydrate 18.6, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 13.5, Protein 2.2

DeWan Leber
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I would definitely recommend this salad to anyone who enjoys asparagus and citrus.


Daniel Vukelic
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Overall, this salad was a great way to use up some leftover asparagus. It was light and refreshing, and the citrus vinaigrette was a nice touch.


Santos Junior
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This salad was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Sabshabir Dawe
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The asparagus was a bit tough. I think I would have preferred to cook it for a shorter amount of time.


Patrick Ball
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This salad was a bit too tart for my taste. I think I would have preferred a sweeter vinaigrette.


David Lomerngura
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I made this salad for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the combination of flavors.


Abesin Olaitan
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This salad is a great side dish for a spring or summer meal. It's light and refreshing, and the citrus vinaigrette is a nice touch.


Joe Serrano
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I would recommend this salad to anyone who enjoys asparagus and citrus. It's a great way to get your daily dose of Vitamin C.


Meen Gaha
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This salad was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Elijah Bartlett
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The asparagus was a bit tough. I think I would have preferred to cook it for a shorter amount of time.


Manik Ail
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This salad was a bit too tart for my taste. I think I would have preferred a sweeter vinaigrette.


Pratima Sharma
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I love the combination of asparagus and citrus. This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of Vitamin C.


Iyanu Oluwa
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This salad was a great way to use up some leftover asparagus. It was light and refreshing, and the citrus vinaigrette was a nice touch.


Okafor Chioma
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I made this salad for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the combination of flavors.


James Hammond
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This salad was easy to make and very tasty. The citrus vinaigrette was especially good. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Dean Small
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this salad. The combination of asparagus, citrus, and goat cheese was unexpected but worked really well together. I will definitely be making this again!


Temitope Olorunishola
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This salad was a refreshing and delicious side dish. The asparagus was perfectly cooked and the citrus vinaigrette was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again!