Epicure Recipes

Asparagus with Vinaigrette Dressing

Side DishesGluten-freeVeganVegetarianLow-sodiumSugar ConsciousDairy-freeDinnerLunch

15 min

6 servings

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Easy and amazing. Simply blanch, drizzle and serve hot or cold as a gourmet side dish or lovely lunch salad.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (450 g) asparagus, trimmed to remove 'woody' ends
  • 1⁄4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tsp Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing Mix
  • Sea Salt, to taste
  • Black Pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp finely diced red bell pepper
  • 2 tbsp finely diced yellow bell pepper

Preparation

  1. Fill a frying pan two-thirds full of water and bring to a rapid boil.
  2. Add asparagus spears and cook for 2 minutes or until fork tender.
  3. Drain and rinse in cold water. Place on serving platter.
  4. Whisk together olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing Mix, Salt and Pepper to create vinaigrette dressing. Drizzle over asparagus.
  5. Sprinkle with diced peppers. Serve or make ahead and refrigerate.

Epicure Products Used

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 120, Fat 10 g (Saturated 1.5 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 80 mg, Carbohydrate 7 g (Fiber 3 g, Sugars 3 g), Protein 3 g.

Tips

Try prepared Greek Dressing instead of Classic Vinaigrette.

Peel the lower part of the asparagus with a vegetable peeler, removing the fibrous skin. The entire stalk of asparagus will then be tender.