Asparagus Salad with Balsamic Vinegar

Submitted by CountryLady

"These are two of my favourite things!"

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 lbs asparagus, tough ends trimmed,cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1⁄3 cup balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon dijon-style mustard
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 small red bell pepper, cut julienne
• 1⁄3 cup chopped pecans, toasted

directions

1. Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling, salted water until crisp-tender, about 3-4 minutes.
2. Drain and rinse with cold water.
3. Place in a decorative bowl and put in the refrigerator until thoroughly chilled.
4. Boil vinegar in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat until reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
5. This will sweeten and concentrate the vinegar; pour into a large bowl.
6. Whisk in oil, mustard, marjoram and garlic.
7. Season dressing to taste with sea salt and fresh cracked pepper.
8. When ready to serve, add the red peppers and toss with dressing.
9. Sprinkle with nuts and serve.

Reviews

[Kit..ty Of Canada]

I loved this dish. I steamed enough asparagus for two dinners. Mixed in the amount of dressing at the time of serving. I was looking for dishes that I could make in the morning & serve cold at night for dinner due to the heat. Served this with recipe#39786 & grilled chicken. Thank you CountryLady we will be having this often when asparagus is in season.

 

[Kaarin]

This was wonderful! I loved the dressing; topped with slivered almonds instead of pecans. I could eat a whole bowl of this myself-it's so good! Thanks!

 

[sugarpea]

Loved every single ingredient and especially the combination. Very pretty as well.

 

[Kittencalrecipezazz]

OMG, this was fantastic! I made this to go with my grilled ribs. I steamed the asparagus instead of boiling, to a crisp-tender texture, and left out the nuts. What a truly wonderful dish this is we enjoyed this so much Marg! Thank you for another winner!...Kittencal:)

 

[echo echo]

What's not to love? Slightly crunchy asparagus, divine dressing, beautiful presentation. A great new salad for my repertoire. Good going, CountryLady!