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Asparagus Vinaigrette

Here’s a cool change of pace from your ordinary asparagus. Enjoy chilled asparagus in a flavorful vinaigrette dressing.

Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 3 hours 20 min
Makes: 8 servings

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1 1/4	lb fresh asparagus spears
1	cup olive oil
1/3	cup white vinegar
2	teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2	teaspoon salt
1/2	teaspoon pepper
1/2	teaspoon ground mustard
2	cloves garlic, crushed
	Romaine lettuce leaves
	Tomato slices
	Radish roses, if desired

Serve with...

Quiche Lorraine
Total Time: 2 hours 5 min

1.	Place asparagus in 8-inch square (2-quart) microwavable dish; add 1/4 cup water. Cover; microwave on High 6 to 9 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
2.	In tightly covered container, shake oil, vinegar, oregano, salt, pepper, mustard and garlic until well blended. Pour vinaigrette over hot asparagus, turning asparagus until well coated. Cover and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours or until chilled.
3.	Just before serving, remove asparagus from vinaigrette; reserve vinaigrette. Arrange asparagus, romaine and tomato in separate sections on serving platter. Drizzle vinaigrette over vegetables. Garnish with radish roses.

Did You Know?

Cooking asparagus in the microwave until crisp-tender allows it to retain its beautiful color.

Time Saver

So many great vinaigrettes are available at your grocery store. Don’t hesitate to save yourself a little time by using the bottled version.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 260 (Calories from Fat 240 ); Total Fat 27 g (Saturated Fat 4 g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 150 mg; Total Carbohydrate 4 g (Dietary Fiber 1 g); Protein 1 g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 12 %; Vitamin C 12 %; Calcium 0%; Iron 2 % Exchanges: 1 Vegetable; 5 Fat
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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