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Marinated Asparagus Salad

Name: Marinated Asparagus Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8-10 servings.
Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed; 3/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 cup white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon dried basil; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 4 green onions, chopped

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. + standing Cook: 10 min. + chilling

Makes

8-10 servings

A no-fuss side dish is great when entertaining. The asparagus is cooked and chilled in advance, then stands at room temperature in the marinade while I visit and prepare the rest of the meal. —Janice Connelley, Spring Creek, Nevada

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Ingredients

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 green onions, chopped

Directions

Place asparagus in a large skillet; add 1/2 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Rinse in cold water; drain. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
Arrange asparagus in a shallow dish. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over asparagus. Let stand at room temperature for 1-2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts

4 ounce-weight: 164 calories, 16g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 242mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

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