ASPARAGUS WITH TOMATO VINAIGRETTE

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Provided by Luisa de la Hija

Categories     Egg     Tomato     Vegetable     Side     Picnic     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Asparagus     Bell Pepper     Spring     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Spain

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound large asparagus spears, trimmed
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 small tomato, finely chopped
1/4 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 green onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 hard-boiled egg, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Refresh under cold running water and drain thoroughly. Arrange asparagus on large platter. Cover and refrigerate until cold.
  • Whisk oil and vinegar to blend in small bowl. Add tomato, bell pepper, green onion and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 3 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
  • Spoon half of vinaigrette over asparagus. Garnish with egg. Pass remaining dressing separately.

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