Asparagus Dressed With Lemon And Chives

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ASPARAGUS DRESSED WITH LEMON AND CHIVES

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Salads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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-----MARY WITT NDHD47A-----
1 pound Asparagus
2 tablespoons Light olive oil -- or canola
Oil
2 teaspoons Lemon juice
1 teaspoon Grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon Chives -- snipped
1 teaspoon salt
1 Egg; hard boiled -- chopped

Cut and discard the hard ends from Asparagus. Peel the stalks uning a sharp
knife or vegetable peeler.
Place the stalks carefully in a shallow pan of boiling water and cook for 3-5
minutes, depending on the thickness of the stalks. While the asparagus is
cooking, shake together the oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, chives and salt.
Drain the asparagus, pour the dressing on it and carefully turn the stalks over
to coat. Serve the asparagus on a warm serving platter or on individual plates.
Scatter the chopped egg on top.
Servs 4 as a first course. MM Format Norma Wrenn npxr56b



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