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Asparagus Salad with Balsamic Glace Dressing
Serves:4
Origin: From the Kitchen of LindySez
Ingredients:

1 pound fresh asparagus (not pencil thin)
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1 tablespoon minced marjoram or oregano
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons COLAVITA Balsamic Glace
3 tablespoons COLAVITA Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste


Preparation:

Peel the asparagus and trim off the tough ends.  Prepare an ice bath in a bowl.  In a skillet, bring some well salted water to a boil, add the asparagus and simmer until just tender (because the asparagus are peeled, this should take 2 - 3 minutes, do not overcook); immediately remove the asparagus to the ice bath, allow to cool completely, then set on paper towels to drain and dry.  Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine all the dressing ingredients, mix well.  Place the asparagus in a serving dish, toss with the dressing and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.  Toss again, adjust seasonings and serve cold or at room temperature.
Per Serving: 115 Calories (76.8% from fat); 10g Fat (1g Sat, 8g Mono, 1g Poly); 2g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 315mg Sodium.  Food Exchanges: 1/2 Vegetable; 2 Fat.