Marinated Asparagus

Name: Marinated Asparagus
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 dash cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 -2 garlic clove, minced; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lb fresh asparagus; pimento strips (to garnish) (optional) or diced tomato (to garnish) (optional)

11 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 dash cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb fresh asparagus
pimento strips (to garnish) (optional) or diced tomato (to garnish) (optional)

Directions

1

Remove the bottom third of the asparagus (woody parts of the stalk) and discard. Arrange asparagus in a steaming basket. Cover and cook over boiling water 5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
2

Combine wine vinegar, lemon juice salt, sugar, black pepper, cayenne and Dijon mustard stirring well. Gradually add oil, whisking until emulisfied.
3

Place asparagus in a 12 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish; add marinade. Cover and refrigerate 3 hours or overnight. Drain asparagus.
4

Arrange on a serving platter; garnish with pimiento strips or tomatoes if desired.