Citrus Asparagus
| Preparation: | 15 min |
| Marinating/Waiting: | 20 min |
| Cooking: | 5 min |
| Total: | 40 min |
servings
| Category: | Accompaniment |
| Subcategory: | Salads |
| Source: | Texas Sweet |
Recipe ingredients
- 2 Pink grapefruit
- 1½ lb. (670 g) asparagus, trimmed
- Dressing
- 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) finely chopped shallots
- 1 Tbsp. (15 mL) Irresistibles balsamic vinegar*
- 1 tsp. (5 mL) sherry vinegar
- 2 – 3 Tbsp. (30 – 45 mL) Irresistibles extra virgin olive oil*
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Preparation
Dressing
In a small bowl, combine shallots with vinegars and let sit for at least 20 minutes.
Zest one grapefruit and add zest to shallots. Juice zested grapefruit to yield about ⅓ cup (80 mL) and add juice to shallots. Slowly stir in olive oil.
Asparagus
Bring pot of salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and simmer until just tender, about 4 minutes. Drain and spread spears on paper towels to cool.
Peel remaining grapefruit and cut into slices. Just before serving, toss cooled asparagus with dressing. Arrange spears and grapefruit slices on salad plates. Sprinkle with pepper. Serve immediately.
Suggestion
* We recommend Selection and Irresistibles products.
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