MARINATED ASPARAGUS

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From A Slice of Paradise. This has been a regular at our house for years. It can be made well in advance. It's quick and easy to assemble for an everyday dinner and pretty enough for a dinner party. I often substitute verjuice for the vinegar. Serve cold.

Provided by AmandaInOz

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 lb fresh asparagus
1/3 cup chopped tomato

Steps:

  • Mix basil, oil, vinegar, salt, sugar and pepper. Set aside.
  • Cut ends off asparagus.
  • Cook asparagus in a large pot of simmering water for 4 minutes.
  • Drain and put in an ice bath.
  • Remove asparagus to a platter and top with chopped tomato.
  • Pour vinaigrette on asparagus.
  • Chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.8, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 195.9, Carbohydrate 3.6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 1.9, Protein 1.8

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