Marinated Asparagus Salad Recipe

Name: Marinated Asparagus Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch lengths; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/2 cup salad oil; 2/3 cup white wine vinegar; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 medium green pepper, finely chopped; DRESSING; 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 1/3 cup sour cream (yogurt); 1/8 teaspoon dill weed; lettuce leaf

Servings: persons

2 lbs asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch lengths
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup salad oil
2/3 cup white wine vinegar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1/2 medium green pepper, finely chopped
DRESSING
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sour cream (yogurt)
1/8 teaspoon dill weed
lettuce leaf

1
Cut asparagus into 2-inch lengths. Place all but the spear tops/crowns into some boiling water in a skillet (should be just enough water to cover). After 2 minutes add the spear tops and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes longer- removing it at the crisp tender stage. Plunge it in cold ice-water to stop cooking. Drain and place in dish.
2
Combine ingredients for marinade and pour mixture over asparagus. Refrigerate several hours or overnight. To serve, lift asparagus from marinade and place on lettuce leaves.
3
Combine mayonnaise, sour cream (or yogurt) dill weed and 3 tablespoons of reserved marinade. Mix well. Spoon dressing over asparagus.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch lengths, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/2 cup salad oil, 2/3 cup white wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Marinated 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.

Marinated Asparagus Salad

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