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Marinated Asparagus with Blue Cheese

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + marinating YIELD: 4 servings.
Asparagus marinated in vinaigrette and dotted with cheese makes an awesome side. We’re blue cheese fans, but you might like Parmesan or feta. —Susan Vaith, Jacksonville, Florida

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

Directions

  • 1. In a large saucepan, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus; cook, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Remove asparagus and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry.
  • 2.

    In a bowl or shallow dish, combine green onions, oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper. Add asparagus and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour. 
    Drain asparagus, discarding marinade. Place asparagus on a serving plate; sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 136 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 348mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.

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