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Spring is asparagus season. The asparagus patch that I helped my dad to plant is just beginning to produce the tasty spears, and they are starting to show up in farmer’s markets in my area.
I love to roast asparagus and use it in this gorgeous salad.
| Asparagus Mimosa Salad |
Ingredients
Vinaigrette
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 garlic clove, pressed
- 1/4 tsp salt
Salad
- 1.5 pounds asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 hard boiled egg, sliced
- 1-2 cups couscous, prepared (optional)
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
Vinaigrette
- Combine lemon juice, vinegar, oil, mustard, sugar, pressed garlic, salt and black pepper.
- Whisk until well blended.
- Cover; refrigerate until ready to use.
Salad
- Heat oven to 400. Spread asparagus in a shallow baking pan. Drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Cook until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Allow to cool.
- Mix asparagus with couscous if desired; top with egg.
- Drizzle with vinaigrette; serve immediately.
Notes
If I’m cooking for just Joe and myself, I mix the salad all together. If we’re cooking for others (as we will be for Easter dinner), I serve the dressing on the side.
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This sounds good. I’ve actually been in the mood for asparagus lately. I can’t wait until the farmer’s markets around me to start opening. I could go every day!
This sounds good. I’ve actually been in the mood for asparagus lately. I can’t wait until the farmer’s markets around me to start opening. I could go every day!
This sounds fabulous – we will have to try it!
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This sounds fabulous – we will have to try it!
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I love asparagus just about any way you can cook it. This salad looks very good.
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I love asparagus just about any way you can cook it. This salad looks very good.
Karen’s last blog post..To My Waitress
Yum!! Our asparagus patch is just beginning to show the first little sprouts peeking out, can’t wait for our first batch!
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Yum!! Our asparagus patch is just beginning to show the first little sprouts peeking out, can’t wait for our first batch!
Steph @ Problem Solvin Mom’s last blog post..This toddler has style!
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