ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH HARD-BOILED EGGS

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A classic Italian salad, there are many versions of this dish. Sometimes the asparagus are not cut up, just topped with chopped hard-boiled eggs and vinaigrette. I like to cut them into pieces and toss everything together.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield Serves four

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound asparagus
2 hard-boiled eggs
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar or sherry vinegar, or 1 tablespoon each fresh lemon juice and vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons capers, rinsed and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or a mixture of parsley, chives and tarragon
Salt
freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Snap the woody ends off the asparagus. Steam for five minutes. Refresh with ice-cold water, then drain and dry on paper towels. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Cut the boiled eggs in half, mince the yolks and whites separately, and season with salt and pepper
  • In a salad bowl, whisk together the vinegar (or lemon juice and vinegar) and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the asparagus, capers and herbs, and toss together. Add the chopped egg yolks and whites, then toss together again and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 177, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 367 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

Kingsley Heart's
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I'm going to make this salad for my next party. I think it will be a hit!


Roselyn Nxumalo
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This salad looks delicious, but I'm not sure if it's something that my kids would eat.


zain fraz
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I'm not sure if I have all of the ingredients for this salad, but I'm going to see what I can find.


Mahooz Abbasi
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover hard-boiled eggs.


Pasindu Amalka
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I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I might try this salad if I can find some really fresh asparagus.


Imran Gamerz
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This salad seems like it would be a good side dish for a summer barbecue.


Ramesh Bhandara
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I'm not sure about the combination of asparagus and hard-boiled eggs, but I'm willing to give it a try.


Gadafi Issah
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This salad looks so refreshing and delicious. I can't wait to try it.


Gaming Abir
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I'm going to try making this salad with different types of dressing. I think it would be good with a vinaigrette or a lemon-herb dressing.


Siyamthanda Mncwango
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Abdallah Salum
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few simple ingredients, but they come together to create a really delicious dish.


Alice Polo
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. It's also a good make-ahead dish, which is always a plus.


Mugisha Classmen
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I'm not usually a fan of asparagus, but this salad changed my mind. The dressing really brings out the flavor of the asparagus.


Lomona Ilunga
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that it's a healthy dish that's also delicious.


Md Hasam
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The dressing was especially good, with a nice balance of flavors.


Timzkid Valentino
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This asparagus salad was a delightful and refreshing dish! The combination of asparagus, hard-boiled eggs, and dressing was perfect. I especially enjoyed the crunch of the asparagus and the creamy texture of the eggs.