Citrus-Tarragon Asparagus Salad Recipe

Name: Citrus-Tarragon Asparagus Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 medium sweet red peppers; 3 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed; 1/2 cup minced shallots; 1/3 cup white balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons grated orange zest; 2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2/3 cup walnut or olive oil

Servings: persons

3 medium sweet red peppers
3 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/2 cup minced shallots
1/3 cup white balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2/3 cup walnut or olive oil

1
Preheat broiler. Place peppers on a foil-lined
2
. Broil 4 in. from heat until skins blister, about 5 minutes. With tongs, rotate peppers a quarter turn. Broil and rotate until all sides are blistered and blackened. Immediately place peppers in a large bowl; let stand, covered, 20 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, in a 6-qt. stockpot, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus in batches; cook, uncovered, 1-2 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Remove asparagus and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry; cut into halves.
4
Peel off and discard charred skin on peppers. Remove stems and seeds. Cut peppers into 1/4-in.-wide strips. In a large bowl, combine asparagus, red peppers and shallots. For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk vinegar, orange zest, tarragon, honey, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil until blended. Drizzle over asparagus mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate up to 4 hours before serving, stirring occasionally.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 medium sweet red peppers, 3 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed, 1/2 cup minced shallots, 1/3 cup white balsamic vinegar, and more.

Yes, Citrus-Tarragon Asparagus Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Citrus-Tarragon Asparagus Salad

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