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SPRINGTIME ASPARAGUS MEDLEY



Springtime Asparagus Medley image

This is a Taste of Home recipe with lots of delicious taste. I made this for my mom and I for lunch and we were slurping up the dressing. :) I put the recipe as written, but my changes are in parentheses.)

Provided by SweetsLady

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
2 small tomatoes, cut into wedges
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon grated onion (I used green onion)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/3 cup vegetable oil (I used canola)
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese (I really think this enhances the flavor) (optional)

Steps:

  • In large saucepan, bring water to oil. Add aspargus; cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. (I steamed my asparagus in the microwave.) Drain.
  • Add tomatoes; cover and keep warm.
  • In a blender, combine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, onion, salt and paprika; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream.
  • Pour over asparagus mixture and toss to coat.
  • Transfer to serving bowl; sprinkle with almonds and blue cheese if desired. Serve warm.

SPRINGTIME ASPARAGUS MEDLEY RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Springtime Asparagus Medley Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by รก-48860

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup water
1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 small tomatoes, cut into wedges
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon grated onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/3 cup canola oil
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Add tomatoes; cover and keep warm. In a blender, combine the vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, onion, salt and paprika; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Pour over asparagus mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to a serving bowl; sprinkle with almonds and blue cheese if desired. Serve warm.

SPRINGTIME ASPARAGUS MEDLEY RECIPE



Springtime Asparagus Medley Recipe image

Seasonal and tasty, this colorful side dish is delicious served warm or cold. I get lots of compliments on the zesty sauce.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup water
1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 small tomatoes, cut into wedges
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon grated onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/3 cup canola oil
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Add tomatoes; cover and keep warm.
  • In a blender, combine the vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, onion, salt and paprika; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Pour over asparagus mixture and toss to coat.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl; sprinkle with almonds and blue cheese if desired. Serve warm.
  • Yield: 8-10 servings.
  • Originally published as Springtime Asparagus Medley in Taste of Home
  • February/March 2007, p33
  • Nutritional Facts
  • serving (1 each) equals 122 calories, 9 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 128 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.
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