Asparagus with Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette

Submitted by Busby4fly

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  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 5 mins
  • Ready in: 20 mins
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Ingredients

  • 1 Bunch Asparagus Spears, trimmed (peeled if large)
  • 1/2 cup Raspberry Vinegar (Black Raspberry if available)
  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon a generous tsp. honey (vinegar is sweet)
  • 3/4 cup walnut oil
  • 1/4 cup safllower, canola or sunflower oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • pea shoots, snipped chives, fresh raspberries or toasted walnuts for garnish

Cooking Instructions

Blanch prepared asparagus spears in boiling water until just crisp tender. Drain and "shock" in ice water. Drain again and pat dry.

Make the vinaigrette: Whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice and honey until combined. Honey will help the mixture emulsify.

While whisking constantly, slowly add the oil in a steady stream. Continue to whisk until the vinaigrette has emulsified. You may also a blender or immersion blender to help with this process. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Toss the asparagus with just enough of the vinaigrette to coat and divide evenly among four plates. Garnish and serve. If using the pea shoots, toss them with a bit of the vinaigrette as well.

Recipe Notes

This is my favorite spring salad, when asparagus is deliciously in season. I serve it for both "pot luck" and fancy meals. For more of my recipes, visit my website at cookiecarnival.net. Currently I am featuring asparagus.

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