Asparagus Salad

Debbwl's Note:

What is spring with out Asparagus? This salad is a great way to showcase one of spring's favorite vegetables.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 lbs fresh asparagus
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3 cups baby greens
• 2 ounces roasted red peppers, chopped
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 2 hard-cooked egg white, chopped
• 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Directions:

1. Cook fresh asparagus spears in small amount of boiling water till crisp-tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, and rinse in cold water, and drain again.
2. Combine the balsamic vinegar, sugar, and garlic in a small bowl.
3. Place asparagus in shallow dish and pour vinegar mixture over it. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
4. Remove asparagus, reserving the liquid. On large plate layer baby greens, asparagus, green onions, egg whites, and parsley. Drizzle with reserved vinegar mixture.

Reviews

[Annacia]

Delicious. I didn't have roasted pepper so used fresh and the crunch of it was nice. Since I had oatmeal for brekkie and plan a vegetarian dinner I figured that I could afford a whole egg, lol. I had to use baby spinach for the bed but it all came together beautifully and made a very enjoyable lunch.

[breezermom]

I halved the recipe, and otherwise followed the recipe exactly. I loved the taste, but next time I will cut the asparagus in half and I'll also add some iceburg lettuce instead of just using baby greens. Loved the mix of flavors. I made this for Zaar 123 Tag.

[Andi of Longmeadow Farm]

Boy, did we all on the farm ever enjoy this salad! I picked (about 1 lb) of fresh asparagus yesterday morning, and followed the recipe exactly, except for making 1/2 recipe. I did add some salt & pepper to the end result & mixed this beautiful asparagus with some fresh lettuce leaves. I might even use the whole egg next time. This is a fabulous taste sensation for this wonderful, healthful vegetable. :) Made for Everyday is a Holiday! May 2009