Cold Asparagus With Pecans

Name: Cold Asparagus With Pecans
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus, as young and tender as possible; 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; ground black pepper

7 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus, as young and tender as possible
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
ground black pepper

Directions

1

Trim the asparagus and cook in boiling water for 6-7 minutes, or until barely tender and still bright green; drain and rinse under cold water then drain again.
2

Arrange in 1 or 2 layers in an oblong serving dish.
3

Mix the pecans with the oil, vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar; pour over the asparagus, lifting the stalks so that the mixture penetrates to the bottom.
4

Sprinkle with pepper.
5

Serve chilled.
6

This dish can be made up to 36 hours ahead of serving time.