ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH SWEET BALSAMIC VINEGAR

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Asparagus Salad with Sweet Balsamic Vinegar - Boiling the vinegar concentrates and sweetens it, so the dressing doesn't require as much oil to balance the acid. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Categories     Salad     Nut     Pepper     Vegetable     Side     Picnic     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Mother's Day     Backyard BBQ     Vinegar     Pecan     Asparagus     Bell Pepper     Spring     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram or 1 teaspoon dried
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 pounds asparagus, tough ends trimmed, cut on diagonal into 2-inch pieces
1 small red bell pepper, diced
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Boil vinegar in heavy small saucepan over medium heat until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Pour vinegar into large bowl. Whisk in oil, mustard, marjoram and garlic. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain again. Add asparagus and bell pepper to dressing; toss to blend well. Sprinkle with pecans and serve.

Karee Sabawoon
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I highly recommend this salad. It's delicious, healthy, and easy to make.


Adid Sojib
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Izhar shah
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The asparagus is tender and the dressing is tangy and sweet.


Jam Asif
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This salad is a hit at every party I bring it to.


Pankaj Pun
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This salad is a great way to enjoy fresh asparagus. The dressing is light and flavorful.


Kahlan Staoro
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This salad is delicious and easy to make. I highly recommend it.


Abr Alzmn
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Kaddy Alshakid
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. I added some cooked chicken to my salad and it was a great addition.


lukw watt
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I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is amazing and the asparagus is cooked perfectly.


George Melton
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This salad is easy to make and so delicious. I love the combination of asparagus, tomatoes, and onions. The dressing is also very good.


Awais Haha
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a hit! The dressing is so flavorful and the asparagus is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Shambhu Risal
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This asparagus salad is a great way to enjoy the fresh flavors of spring. The asparagus is tender and crisp, and the sweet balsamic vinegar dressing is the perfect complement. I also added some crumbled goat cheese to my salad, which added a nice tan