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White Asparagus with Pimiento Vinaigrette Recipe
White Asparagus with Pimiento Vinaigrette
White asparagus are more popular in Europe than in North America. These milder spears are mulched to avoid exposure to sunlight and remain a beautiful ivory hue. You can serve the asparagus hot or chilled in this simple, attractive Spanish-style salad.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500 g) white asparagus
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) sherry vinegar or wine vinegar
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) finely chopped roasted sweet red pepper
Preparation
Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Peel stalks to tips. Boil in salted water until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and place on serving dish. Meanwhile, mix vinegar with salt until salt is dissolved; whisk in oil. Stir in sweet pepper and spoon over asparagus.
Makes 4 servings.
- Serving(s)
- 4
| Per serving: about | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 141 |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Fat (total) | 14 g |
| Sat. Fat | 2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 4 g |
| Fibre | 1 g |
| Sodium | 362 mg |
| Calcium | 2 % RDI |
| Iron | 5 % RDI |
| Vitamin A | 8 % RDI |
| Vitamin C | 38 % RDI |
| Folate | 53 % RDI |
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Source
Homemakers Magazine: May 2006
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