Asparagus Salad With Orange Vinaigrette

* Exported from MasterCook II *

ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH ORANGE VINAIGRETTE

Recipe By :NATHALIE DUPREE COOKS SHOW#ND7095
Serving Size : Preparation Time :
Categories :New Text Import

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons grated orange peel, -- no white attached
2 garlic cloves, -- chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon
1 teaspoon finely chopped lemon balm, lemon thyme, -- or
lemon verb
1 cup olive oil
Salt, freshly ground black pepper & sugar
3 pounds asparagus


In a medium bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, orange juice, orange
peel, garlic, ginger, mustard, tarragon, and lemon balm. Slowly whisk in
the olive oil until thick. Add salt, pepper, and sugar to taste. Peel the
asparagus if larger than a pencil. Cut off any woody ends. Place in a large
frying pan of boiling water, being sure that the water covers. (Cook in
batches if necessary and bring the water back to the boil with each batch.)
Boil 3 to 5 minutes until tender. Drain. May be done ahead to this point.
Pour salad dressing over asparagus and serve hot or cold.

Yield: 10 to 12 servings

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