Asparagus Vinaigrette

prep time:
10 minutes
total time:
3 hours 20 minutes
Makes 8 servings
MarleneMarlene

Very tasty...we had this at Easter in 2009 in Prescott

ingredients

  • 1 1/4 pound fresh asparagus spears
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • Romaine lettuce leaves
  • Tomato slices

directions

  • 1

    Place asparagus in 2-quart microwavable dish; add 1/4 cup water. Cover; microwave on high 6 to 9 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.

  • 2

    In tightly covered container, shake oil, vinegar, oregano, salt, pepper, mustard and garlic until well blended. Pour vinaigrette over hot asparagus, turning asparagus until well coated. Cover and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours or until chilled.

  • 3

    Just before serving, remove asparagus from vinaigrette; reserve vinaigrette. Arrange asparagus, romaine and tomato in separate sections on serving platter. Drizzle vinaigrette over vegetables.

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