Despite its seeming delicacy, asparagus is quite capable of standing up to strong flavors. This recipe for asparagus vinaigrette uses a sweet vinegar, which complements the asparagus quite nicely. {Larger image) Serves 2.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1/2 lb.asparagus; trimmed of woody ends
- 1/4 cup vinegar (balsamic, raspberry, sherry, or some other sweet vinegar)
- 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 3/4 olive oil
- 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves or 1/4 tsp. dried
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation:
1. Bring water to boil in a skillet, add asparagus, and cook until tender; 7 – 8 minutes.
2. Vigorously whisk all remaining ingredients together and drizzle over asparagus.
3. Add salt and pepper to taste.
