PICKLE ASPARAGUS SALAD

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Asparagus is our favorite vegetable, so when it's in season, I try every possible way to prepare it. This attractive salad appears on our table often. Pickle juice gives the dressing a distinctive flavor. -Peggy Davies, Canon City, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons chopped sweet pickle
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon pickle juice
1 teaspoon minced chives
Salt and pepper to taste
Lettuce leaves
1 medium tomato, sliced
1 hard-boiled large egg, sliced

Steps:

  • Place the asparagus and water in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a bowl. Combine the pickle, oil, lemon juice, pickle juice, chives, salt and pepper; pour over asparagus and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour., Use a slotted spoon to serve the asparagus on lettuce-lined plates. Top with tomato and egg slices; drizzle with some of the dressing.

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