Asparagus Vinaigrette Salad Platter Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In30 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexHealthy++Cuisine
CourseMethod
DishVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 White wine vinegar1/3 Cup (16 tbs) (VINAIGRETTE:)
 Dry mustard1/4 Teaspoon (VINAIGRETTE:)
 Garlic1 Clove (5gm), finely chopped (VINAIGRETTE:)
 Vegetable oil1 Cup (16 tbs) (VINAIGRETTE:)
 3 lb thin asparagus, trimmed
 Watercress1 Bunch (100gm) (VINAIGRETTE:)
 Red onion1 , thinly sliced (VINAIGRETTE:)
 Salt To Taste
 Pepper To Taste

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Pass all the vinaigrette ingredients via a food processor and mix thoroughly. Keep aside.
2. Take a large pot, add salted water, boil it. Add asparagus and blanch for about 2 minutes or till asparagus turns tender. Drain off the hot water, rinse with cool water and drain of the cool water.
3. Take a large, shallow dish, arrange the asparagus in it, pour over vinaigrette and allow to stand for about 1 to 2 hours.

MAKING
4. Drain asparagus and keep aside the vinaigrette.
5. Discard the tough stems of washed watercress.
6. Take a large platter, place watercress and asparagus and top with separated onions sliced into rings. Sprinkle vinaigrette enough to moisten.

SERVING
7. Serve immediately.
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