Springtime Asparagus Medley

SweetsLady's Note:

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.)

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 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)

Directions:

1. 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.
2. Add tomatoes; cover and keep warm.
3. 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.
4. Pour over asparagus mixture and toss to coat.
5. Transfer to serving bowl; sprinkle with almonds and blue cheese if desired. Serve warm.

Reviews

[~Nimz~]

This was excellent. A new summertime favorite for use. Loved the dressing. I did leave the almonds off to cut some of the calories, but did add the blue cheese. Thanks so much. Made for SSC Pet Parade

[invictus]

I scaled this down to a lunch sized portion for just me and added chicken for a wonderful room temperature dish. I did cut down on the amount of sugar I used and will probably cut down or elminate the next time. Thanks for posting!

[Vseward (Chef~V)]

I keep picking winners in the Bevy Tag and this *IS* one of them. I loved the sweet dressing and all the flavors just popped with every bite. I made this and served over pasta and It was a *Wonderful* meal! Thanks for Sharing Sweets!! ~V