ASPARAGUS VINAIGRETTE

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Here's a cool change of pace from your ordinary asparagus. Enjoy chilled asparagus in a flavorful vinaigrette dressing.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 3h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 lb fresh asparagus spears
1 cup olive oil
1/3 cup white vinegar
2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
2 cloves garlic, crushed
Romaine lettuce leaves
Tomato slices
Radish roses, if desired

Steps:

  • Place asparagus in 8-inch square (2-quart) microwavable dish; add 1/4 cup water. Cover; microwave on High 6 to 9 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
  • In tightly covered container, shake oil, vinegar, oregano, salt, pepper, mustard and garlic until well blended. Pour vinaigrette over hot asparagus, turning asparagus until well coated. Cover and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours or until chilled.
  • Just before serving, remove asparagus from vinaigrette; reserve vinaigrette. Arrange asparagus, romaine and tomato in separate sections on serving platter. Drizzle vinaigrette over vegetables. Garnish with radish roses.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 150 mg

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