Springtime Asparagus Medley

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This is a Taste of Home recipe with lots of delicious taste. I made this for my mom and I for lunch and we were slurping up the dressing. :) I put the recipe as written, but my changes are in parentheses.)

by SweetsLady·published 2007-09-11

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Vegetable

Servings

(8–10)

Total time

15 min

prep 10 min

Calories / serving

160 kcal

Ingredients (11)

serves

1 1/2 lbs asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
2 small tomatoes, cut into wedgestomato
3 tablespoons cider vinegarvinegar
3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauceworcestershire
1/3 cup sugarsugar
1 tablespoon grated onion (I used green onion)onion
1/2 teaspoon saltsalt
1/2 teaspoon paprikapaprika
1/3 cup vegetable oil (I used canola)
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toastedalmond
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese (I really think this enhances the flavor) (optional)

Instructions (5 steps)

01In large saucepan, bring water to oil. Add aspargus; cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. (I steamed my asparagus in the microwave.) Drain.
02Add tomatoes; cover and keep warm.
03In a blender, combine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, onion, salt and paprika; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream.

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