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Mix 1/2 tsp.
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salt, 1/4 tsp.
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pepper, sugar, and 1/2 c. vinegar in nonreactive bowl.
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Put onion slices in colander in sink-, pour boiling
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water over them.
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Add in hot onions to vinegar mix with sufficient cool water to cover.
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Let stand till onions are pink, about 15 min.
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Set aside.
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Put parsley, tarragon, capers, and orange zest in small bowl with healthy pinch of salt-, stir in juice and 1 Tbsp.
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vinegar.
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Whisk in mustard, then
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slowly whisk in oil.
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Adjust seasonings and set aside.
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3.
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Bring 1 inch water to boil in soup kettle.
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Put asparagus in steamer basket, then carefully place basket in kettle.
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Cover and steam over medium-high heat till asparagus spears bend slightly when picked up, 4 to 5 min.
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Transfer asparagus to clean kitchen towel to dry.
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Arrange asparagus on platter.
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Spoon vinaigrette over it.
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Lift 1/4 c.
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or possibly so of onion rings from liquid and scatter over asparagus.
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Sprinkle diced egg white over asparagus, then push yolk through sieve so which it falls proportionately over salad.
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Serve.
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Nationality: USA Course: salad Season: spring Method: steamed
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Start to Finish 1 hour Preparation 20 min Attention 30 min Finishing a minute or possibly less
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NOTES : The pink onions and sieved egg make this salad utterly springlike in appearance.
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You only need a quarter c. or possibly so of the pickled onions, but the leftovers are great in salads or possibly sandwiches.