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Zesty Marinated Asparagus Recipe



"Tender asparagus is marinated in a balsamic vinaigrette and sprinkled with tangy lemon zest and fresh parsley. This is a quick and easy side dish."
Original recipe yield: 4 servings.
Prep Time:
30 Minutes
Cook Time:
5 Minutes
Ready In:
3 Hours
Servings:
4

Zesty Marinated Asparagus INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 1/2 cups balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Zesty Marinated Asparagus DIRECTIONS:

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch asparagus just until tender, about 1 minute. Plunge into a bowl of cold water to cool. Drain asparagus and place in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour in vinaigrette and seal bag. Refrigerate at least 3 hours, turning bag occasionally.
  2. Just before serving, drain asparagus, reserving vinaigrette. Arrange on a serving platter and sprinkle with lemon zest, parsley, salt, and pepper. Serve reserved vinaigrette in a small dish on the side.