ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

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Make and share this Asparagus Salad with Balsamic Vinegar recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CountryLady

Categories     Fruit

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs asparagus, tough ends trimmed,cut into 2-inch pieces
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon dijon-style mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 small red bell pepper, cut julienne
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling, salted water until crisp-tender, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Place in a decorative bowl and put in the refrigerator until thoroughly chilled.
  • Boil vinegar in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat until reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
  • This will sweeten and concentrate the vinegar; pour into a large bowl.
  • Whisk in oil, mustard, marjoram and garlic.
  • Season dressing to taste with sea salt and fresh cracked pepper.
  • When ready to serve, add the red peppers and toss with dressing.
  • Sprinkle with nuts and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.6, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 37.7, Carbohydrate 15.6, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 7.3, Protein 6.6

Kate Fazio
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


The Warhauk
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I love the combination of asparagus, tomatoes, and feta cheese. It's so refreshing and flavorful.


Jecca Cane
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


neel pothuwila
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover asparagus.


Pradipkumar Harijan
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.


Wajahat Ali Ali
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few fresh ingredients tossed together with a flavorful dressing.


Leon Hargrove
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a delicious and satisfying meal.


Anne Black
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the way the balsamic vinegar dressing coats the asparagus.


Md Mubin
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I love the addition of pine nuts to this salad. They add a nice crunch and nutty flavor.


Nkem Obi
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. It's also a healthy and refreshing side dish.


Ephraim Masiye
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I'm not usually a fan of asparagus, but this salad changed my mind. The dressing is amazing and the asparagus is so tender.


Mary Cela
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the combination of asparagus, tomatoes, and feta cheese.


Alan Bracy
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The balsamic vinegar dressing is so flavorful and really brings out the natural sweetness of the asparagus.


Keamogetse Kudube
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This asparagus salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the asparagus was cooked to perfection.


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