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Marinated Asparagus Salad Serving Suggestion
Anne Newgent

Marinated Asparagus Salad

This vibrant Marinated Asparagus Salad bursts with crisp, tender asparagus, bathed in a zesty, herbaceous dressing. It's designed to support your strength and muscle preservation goals while ensuring high-efficiency nutrition.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Method
 

  1. Wash asparagus thoroughly and snap off the tough, woody ends.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and prepare an ice bath.
  3. Add asparagus to boiling water and cook for 2-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
  4. Transfer blanched asparagus to the ice bath to stop the cooking process, then drain thoroughly.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, parsley, dill, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
  6. Place cooled asparagus in a serving dish and pour the marinade over it, ensuring all spears are coated.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best flavor, let the salad marinate for 1-2 hours. This dish can be prepared ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.