Asparagus salad & lemon-mustard vinaigrette

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsAsparagus
1eachRed bell pepper, roasted, peeled & cut into strips
¼cupOlive oil
2tablespoonsLemon juice
1teaspoonBalsamic vinegar
1tablespoonDijon
Salt & pepper

Directions

VINAIGRETTE

Wash & bend asparagus discarding the tough ends that break off. Cut diagonally into three-inch pieces. Fill a large pot with water & bring to a rolling boil. Cook asparagus for 2 minutes. Drain & rinse in cold water. Place with pepper strips in a large serving bowl & set aside.

VINAIGRETTE: Whisk oil, lemon juice & vinegar in a bowl. Stir in mustard, salt & pepper. Pour over the asparagus & pepper & toss to coat. Serve at room temperature.

"Vegetarian Gourmet" Spring, 1995 Submitted By MARK SATTERLY On 08-03-95