Categories: Vegetables- Asparagus

Ingredients

• 1 large bunch fresh asparagus, weighing about 3 lbs. OR 3 pkg. (10 oz.) each frozen asparagus spears
• 2/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup wine vinegar
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. sugar
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 Tbsp. finely chopped capers
• 1 Tbsp. finely chopped gherkins
• 1 Tbsp. finely chopped pimiento
• 1 Tbsp. finely chopped ripe oils
• 1 Tbsp. finely chopped parsley

Directions

1. Wash and trim asparagus. Stand up-right in a deep saucepan; pour in boiling water to a depth of about an inch; cover. Cook 15 minutes, or just until crispy tender. OR: Cook frozen asparagus, following label directions. Drain asparagus and arrange on a platter; cover with transparent wrap and chill.

2. Combine oil, vinegar, salt, sugar and pepper in a jar with a screw top; cover jar and shake well. Add chopped capers, gherkins, pimiento, green olives and parsley. Shake again and chill at least 2 hours to develop flavors.

3. Divide asparagus spears among 8 chilled salad plates; spoon dressing over asparagus and serve immediately.

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