ZESTY MARINATED ASPARAGUS

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Tender asparagus is marinated in a balsamic vinaigrette and sprinkled with tangy lemon zest and fresh parsley. This is a quick and easy side dish.

Provided by KNITMAMA

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus

Time 3h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 1/2 inch pieces
1 ½ cups balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch asparagus just until tender, about 1 minute. Plunge into a bowl of cold water to cool. Drain asparagus and place in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour in vinaigrette and seal bag. Refrigerate at least 3 hours, turning bag occasionally.
Just before serving, drain asparagus, reserving vinaigrette. Arrange on a serving platter and sprinkle with lemon zest, parsley, salt, and pepper. Serve reserved vinaigrette in a small dish on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fat 27.5 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 1782.6 mg, Sugar 5.7 g