Asparagus in vinaigrette

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Asparagus in vinaigrette

Asparagus are an excellent source of vitamin B9, K and iron. If you have little time to prepare a healthy meal, this simple and tasty recipe is ready in a snap and will please all. Serve as accompaniment for a grilled fish, chicken or meat.

Asparagus in vinaigrette

By Stéphane L'espérence Starters, salads + sides Print
Details
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 3 minutes
Servings or yield: Side for 6 people
Difficulty level: Easy
Ingredients
2 bunches of asparagus
For vinaigrette
15 ml of olive oil
15 ml of white vinegar
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Clean asparagus and cut the edges.

Bring a big pan filled with water to boil. When water is boiling, add a good pinch of salt and asparagus and blanch for 3 minutes. Drain and place in a serving plate.

For the vinaigrette, in a small bowl, add all ingredients, salt and pepper to taste and emulsify with a whisk, until smooth texture.

Coat asparagus with vinaigrette and serve.

Tips, Tricks + Culinary ideas

Suggestion Add the zests of 1/2 lemon to your vinaigrette.
Substitute Replace white vinegar by apple cider.

Preparation steps

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1 - Clean asparagus ad cut the edges.

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2 - Bring a big pan filled with water to boil. When water is boiling, add a good pinch of salt.

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3 - Add asparagus and blanch for 3 minutes.

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4 - Drain and place in a serving plate.

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5 - For the vinaigrette, in a small bowl, add all ingredients, salt and pepper to taste and emulsify with a whisk, until smooth texture.

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6 - Coat asparagus with vinaigrette and serve.

Starters, salads + sides