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Asparagus Vinaigrette
    
Asparagus Vinaigrette

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

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RECIPE RATING - 1 REVIEWS

Taste:
10
Easy to Prepare:
10
Kid Appeal:
10
Overall:
10
 

 

 

Ingredients

1 1/4 lb Green Giant® 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
Green Giant® Fresh Romaine lettuce leaves
Green Giant® Fresh Tomato slices
Green Giant® Fresh Radish roses, if desired

Preparation Directions

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.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

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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