Asparagus Salad

[eelo]

Now that it's asparagus season, this is a great way to use it (if you like it)

Asparagus Salad

1 bunch asparagus (12-15 stems)
1 cup tomatoes
1 medium cucumber
Onion
Wine vinegar
Salad oil
Sugar to taste


Remove reedy ends from asparagus and cut into 1-inch pieces. Drop into saucepan of boiling water and blanch for 1-2 minutes or until bright green. Asparagus pieces should be tender-crisp. Immediately drain; set aside.

Cut tomatoes into fork-size chunks. Cherry tomatoes should be cut in half, grape tomatoes can be left whole.

Peel cucumber and quarter lengthwise. Remove seeds and cut into fork-size chunks.

Slice onion into rings (for purple, red or white onions), or cut into fork-size pieces (green).

Combine all vegetables together in serving bowl. Mix together 1/3 cup salad oil and 3-5 tablespoons wine vinegar. Sprinkle on sugar to taste, starting with about ½ teaspoon, testing to see how much you really want. You can also add salt and pepper, but I think they take away from the flavor of the vegetables.

Refrigerate before serving; should be eaten on the same day (the asparagus loses its brightness if kept overnight).

[Trey]

I LOVE asparagus, I probably have it 4-5 nights a week! I will definitely give this a try, thanks for sharing!

[Ellen]

I love asparagus.... I make a similar cold salad to this, minus the sugar and add red bell peppers and black beans.

[eelo]

Originally Posted by parkwoodmom I love asparagus.... I make a similar cold salad to this, minus the sugar and add red bell peppers and black beans.

ooooo, black beans.... I've just recently discovered the magic that is black beans. This sounds gooooooood.

[navyaowife2005]

I love asparagus but my dh doesnt so I dont see a point to make it just for me.

[Ellen]

Originally Posted by navyaowife2005 I love asparagus but my dh doesnt so I dont see a point to make it just for me.

The point is....if you like it - you should have it!

[JennyK]

I am so hungry and that sounds sooo good.