Asparagus Salad With Honey Poppy Seed Vinaigrette

Name: Asparagus Salad With Honey Poppy Seed Vinaigrette
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb asparagus, tough ends snapped off; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon poppy seed

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Recipe by Bolistoli

Nice, light asparagus salad that's easy and quick to throw together. Goes great with seafood, or other rich foods. Note that the dressing probably makes more than you'll need for the salad, so you'll have some left over for other salads.

READY IN: 15mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

lb asparagus, tough ends snapped off
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cup balsamic vinegar
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cup red wine vinegar
2

tablespoons honey
1

teaspoon Dijon mustard
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teaspoon kosher salt
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cup extra virgin olive oil
1

tablespoon poppy seed

DIRECTIONS

Lightly steam asparagus, so it still has some crunch to it (it should be bright green).
Cut the asparagus into 1-inch pieces (give or take).
Whisk the remaining ingredients together to make the dressing.
Toss the asparagus with enough dressing to coat.
VARIATION - Toss in some chopped roasted red pepper for added flavor and color.
VARIATION - Toss in some toasted pine nuts (or other nuts you may like) for crunch.

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