ASPARAGUS IN VINAIGRETTE

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"This chilled asparagus side dish is light and tangy. It's quick to fix, too," notes field editor Sonja Blow of Reeds Spring, Missouri.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons diced green pepper
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 garlic clove, minced
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon diced onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Place asparagus in a steamer basket. Place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Rinse with cold water; drain well. Place in a bowl; add the green onions, green pepper, pickle relish and garlic. , In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, onion, parsley, salt and pepper. Pour over asparagus mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 260mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.