Asparagus Salad (yummy)Yes, I know this is supposed to be an art blog, but I just couldn't resist posting this one. After all....food preparation is an art form isn't it? Spring has finally arrived and asparagus is in season. The dressing on this salad is to die for. I make it and then eat half the dressing (to test it of course) before it gets to the salad!
1 lb of fresh thin asparagus cut into 1 inch pieces (give or take) I'm guessing that much...I use 1 1/2 bunches sold in the store.
1 cup of sliced English cucumber (I leave the skin on)
3 green onions sliced or 1/2 small onion sliced into rings
1/4 to 1/3 cup fresh ground Parmesan cheese (or to your taste)
dressing:
2tbsp Dijon mustard (less if you aren't a Dijon mustard fan)
2 tbsp white sugar
2 tbsp rice vinegar (you can use white vinegar, but I like the mildness of the rice vinegar)
1 tsp dry mustard
4 tbsp vegetable oil (I use canola)
1/4 cup fresh dill weed
cook the asparagus for about 2 minutes, rinse in cold water to cool. Drain well
when cool add sliced cucumber, onion, and cheese chill for at least one hour
whisk the dressing together....chill at least 1 hour.
Just before serving add the dressing to salad, salt and pepper and toss. Enjoy
9 comments:
It looks divine, and yes food is an art form! I make an asparagus salad with an orange vinegarette that is to die for also.
Looks and sounds delicious! Of course this is ART! Not only the food but the photograph itself.
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(Fabulous salad, too, BTW ~ yes, I think it is Art!)
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Oh yum! I'll have to try this!
I'm still trying to catch up on my blogging after losing White Socks last week. Even tho she was old, it still hurts.
I'm coming over for lunch...Set me a plate! Can we have some chardonnay with the salad? Thanks!
Let's skip the salad and just have the chardonnay :)
This salad sounds wonderful. I think I will have to give this a try sometime. It would also make a lovely drawing ref. just showing the salad. LOL
Leola, beautiful presentation and thanks for the inspiration. This looks do-able, even for a non cook like me ;-) Patricia (Lotsa Salsa)
Yes I agree with you that food preparation is an art form Lee. Gotta try your recipe, sounds delicious : ) Thanks!
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