Spring Asparagus

Name: Spring Asparagus
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 small tomatoes, cut into wedges; 3 tablespoons cider vinegar; 3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon grated onion; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/3 cup canola oil; 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted; 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese, optional

This fresh and colorful side dish is delicious served warm or cold. I get lots of compliments on the homemade dressing. —Millie Vickery, Lena, Illinois

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 small tomatoes, cut into wedges
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon grated onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/3 cup canola oil
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring 1 cup water to a boil. Add asparagus; cook, covered, until crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes. Drain; place in a large bowl. Add tomatoes; cover and keep warm.
Place vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, onion, salt and paprika in a blender; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Toss with asparagus mixture. Top with almonds and, if desired, cheese.

Editor's Note

To toast nuts, bake in a shallow pan in a 350° oven for 5-10 minutes or cook in a skillet over low heat until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 154 calories, 11g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 159mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch.

Originally published as Springtime Asparagus in Taste of Home February/March 2007

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JBsez

Apr 2, 2013

I only used a tablespoon of sugar. It really doesn't need it.
zdb2010*

May 26, 2011

This is awesome - didn't put in the almonds though as I was running short on time to toast them etc. Also I only used about half of the dressing. SOOOOO tasty.
Cahira

Apr 9, 2010

Fantastic salad, great both hot and cold the next day...
JessCostello

Apr 30, 2009

This is awesome. I made it after finding asparagus on sale at the grocers. What a treat! I will make it over and over, and have already passed it on to others!
MsSherm

Sep 14, 2008

This simple recipe is fresh with a complex flavor. My brother-in-law who doesn't like asparagus raved about this dish!