founding fathers marinated asparagus! 1 1/2 lbs asparagus, stems peeled and trimmed 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 1/2 cup olive oil Pinch of fresh thyme Pinch of chopped fresh parsley 1 egg hard cooked and chopped 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped 1 tbsp fine capers, drained Salt and freshly ground white pepper _____ Wash the asparagus and trim the tough ends of the stalks. In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Place the asparagus in the water and cook until just tender, 2-3 minutes. Drain asparagus. Add enough cold water to cover the asparagus. Let stand about 5 minutes, until the asparagus is cool. Drain again and pat the asparagus dry with paper towels. In a medium-size mixing bowl, whisk together the vinegar, oil, thyme, parsley, egg, onion, and capers, and salt and pepper to taste. Place the asparagus on a serving platter. Pour the vinaigrette evenly over the asparagus. Let the asparagus marinate in the dressing for a few minutes (optional). Garnish with additional chopped egg and parsley, if desired. Serve at room temperature. (source!)
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founding fathers marinated asparagus!

  • 1 1/2 lbs asparagus, stems peeled and trimmed
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • Pinch of fresh thyme
  • Pinch of chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 egg hard cooked and chopped
  • 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fine capers, drained
  • Salt and freshly ground white pepper

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  • Wash the asparagus and trim the tough ends of the stalks. In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Place the asparagus in the water and cook until just tender, 2-3 minutes.
  • Drain asparagus. Add enough cold water to cover the asparagus. Let stand about 5 minutes, until the asparagus is cool.
  • Drain again and pat the asparagus dry with paper towels. In a medium-size mixing bowl, whisk together the vinegar, oil, thyme, parsley, egg, onion, and capers, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place the asparagus on a serving platter. Pour the vinaigrette evenly over the asparagus. Let the asparagus marinate in the dressing for a few minutes (optional). Garnish with additional chopped egg and parsley, if desired. Serve at room temperature.

(source!)

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