ASPARAGUS & CITRUS SALAD

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Make and share this Asparagus & Citrus Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by quixoposto

Categories     Oranges

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large oranges (1/2 lb each)
3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 -4 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves
12 thick purple asparagus spears (about 1 lb total)
1 medium red onion

Steps:

  • Peel orange and remove white membrane. Remove membranes from sections. Squeeze 2 tablespoons juice from membranes into a bowl.
  • To the bowl, add 1/4 cup vinegar, sugar to taste depending on sweetness of oranges, and tarragon. Mix and pour into a pitcher.
  • In a frying pan boil about 1 inch of water and remaining 1/4 cup vinegar. Add spears to boiling water. Cook, uncovered, until asparagus is just tender when pierced, about 4 minutes. Drain and immerse in ice cold water. Drain.
  • Crisp onion slices: Thinly slice onion. Put in a bowl with water to cover. Squeeze onions to bruise slightly; drain. Add 4 cups ice cubes, 2 cups water, and 1/4 cup vinegar. Let stand until crisp, 20 - 30 minutes. Drain and discard ice.
  • Divide onion slices among 4 plates. Arrange spears and orange segments on plates. Add dressing. Salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 7.2, Carbohydrate 18.6, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 13.5, Protein 2.2

FIZII
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Bellamy Ondiege
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This salad is perfect for a summer party.


Kainat Aftab
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Gavin Tuck
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit.


Mayajal Bangladesh
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This salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Samrao Hs
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's made with just a few ingredients, but the flavors are amazing.


BOY WONDER
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Maxim Lazo
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect salad for a summer party.


Sabita sharma77
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I've never been a fan of asparagus, but this salad changed my mind. The citrus dressing really brightens up the flavor of the asparagus.


Arfat Amin
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This salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste. I like to add a handful of chopped walnuts or pecans.


Mustapha Solomons
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover citrus fruits. I always have a few oranges or lemons on hand, so this salad is a great way to use them up.


Kable Mutlow
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's made with just a few ingredients, but the flavors are amazing.


MD rakib Hossen
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Naren Chhetri
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Roman afridi
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of citrus and asparagus. It's the perfect salad for a summer party.


Jane Kigosi
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the combination of flavors. I'll definitely be making this again!


Oni Atik
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This salad was delicious! The citrus dressing was perfectly balanced, and the asparagus was cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.


James W. “Broken” Johns III
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover asparagus. I love the crunch of the almonds and the sweetness of the oranges. I'll definitely be making this again!


M RazzaQ Khan Niazi
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I've never been a huge fan of asparagus, but this salad changed my mind. The citrus dressing really brightened up the flavor of the asparagus, and the goat cheese added a nice tang. I'll definitely be making this again!


Januththara Ramal
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This asparagus citrus salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of flavors was unique and refreshing, and the presentation was beautiful. I'll definitely be making this again.