CAESAR ASPARAGUS

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"This delicious dish is an easy way to get my daughter to eat asparagus. Sometimes, I make the croutons from focaccia bread. They add another dimension of texture and flavor." -Patsy Phillips, Sanford, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 cup cubed French bread
1 tablespoon olive oil
Dash salt and pepper
VINAIGRETTE:
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

In a large bowl, gently toss the asparagus, bread, oil, salt and pepper. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , Bake at 425° for 10-12 minutes or until asparagus is tender and bread is golden brown. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, cheese, sugar, mustard, garlic and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk in the oil. Drizzle 1/4 cup over asparagus mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately with remaining vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.