Impress your friends with this simple spring asparagus recipe.
Homemade dressing always seems complex, but it’s incredibly simple and adds an extra touch of flavor to any dish.
Warning: People will be asking for seconds!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon onion, grated
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 small tomatoes, cut into wedges
- Toasted sliced almonds (optional)
- Blue cheese, crumbled (optional)
Directions
- In a blender, combine grated onion, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, salt, and paprika. Blend until smooth.
- Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add chopped asparagus and stir. Cook, covered, for 3-5 minutes or until the asparagus is crisp-tender.
- Remove from heat. Drain remaining water and place asparagus in a large bowl.
- Add tomatoes and drizzle the dressing. Top with toasted almonds and crumbled blue cheese, if desired.
Editor's Note: This video_recipe was originally published on , and was last reviewed on .
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