ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH SWEET BALSAMIC VINEGAR

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Asparagus Salad with Sweet Balsamic Vinegar - Boiling the vinegar concentrates and sweetens it, so the dressing doesn't require as much oil to balance the acid. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Categories     Salad     Nut     Pepper     Vegetable     Side     Picnic     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Mother's Day     Backyard BBQ     Vinegar     Pecan     Asparagus     Bell Pepper     Spring     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram or 1 teaspoon dried
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 pounds asparagus, tough ends trimmed, cut on diagonal into 2-inch pieces
1 small red bell pepper, diced
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Boil vinegar in heavy small saucepan over medium heat until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Pour vinegar into large bowl. Whisk in oil, mustard, marjoram and garlic. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain again. Add asparagus and bell pepper to dressing; toss to blend well. Sprinkle with pecans and serve.

Miraz Khandokar016211
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This salad is a great way to showcase the flavor of fresh asparagus. The dressing is light and tangy, and it doesn't overpower the asparagus.


muqadas zahra
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's made with just a few ingredients, but it's so flavorful.


Khalid Azeem
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Sahin mia
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I've never been a big fan of asparagus, but this salad changed my mind. The asparagus is cooked perfectly and the dressing is so flavorful.


Ashna Thapa
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the way the asparagus and the balsamic vinegar complement each other.


Felix Ngongoni
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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, and it's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Siobhan Dunleavy
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This salad is a great way to showcase the flavor of fresh asparagus. The dressing is light and tangy, and it doesn't overpower the asparagus.


Malaysia Allen
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's made with just a few ingredients, but it's so flavorful.


Tamara Mory
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Aurora Sosa Xique
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I've never been a big fan of asparagus, but this salad changed my mind. The asparagus is cooked perfectly and the dressing is so flavorful.


Tony Tobachiba Yerevick
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the way the asparagus and the balsamic vinegar complement each other.


Twum Boafo
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I love the combination of asparagus and balsamic vinegar. This salad is a great way to enjoy both of these flavors.


Mubashar Raja
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is so flavorful.


Dawood Rahmani
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and it's always so delicious.


Fawziya Abdul latif
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy salad. The asparagus is crisp and the dressing is tangy and sweet.


Mobin Ahmad
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors.


Rakesh Prajapati
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This salad is absolutely delicious! The asparagus is cooked perfectly and the balsamic vinegar dressing is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.