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Asparagus Green Onion Cucumber And Herb Salad Recipe

Asparagus Green Onion Cucumber And Herb Salad Recipe

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Asparagus Green Onion Cucumber And Herb Salad

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Ingredients:

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dressing
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 tsp coarse kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
salad
3 lb medium asparagus, trimmed
4 cups thinly sliced green onions
3 cups 1/4-inch cubes peeled seeded kirby or english hothouse cucumbers
1 tbsp chopped fresh italian parsley
1 tbsp chopped fresh chervil (chervil is an aromatic herb that's related to parsley. it has lacy, fern-like leaves
1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
1 tbsp chopped fresh mint
2 tsp chopped fresh tarragon

Directions:

For dressing: -
Whisk first lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil.
Note: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature and rewhisk before using.
For salad: -
Fill large bowl with lightly salted ice water; stir until salt dissolves.
Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. (I steamed the asparagus)
Drain, reserving 3 cups cooking liquid.
Transfer asparagus to bowl of salted ice water to cool.
Place green onions in another large bowl; pour hot reserved asparagus cooking liquid over onions and let stand until cool, about 30 minutes.
Drain asparagus and green onions well. Transfer onions to clean kitchen towel and squeeze dry.
Note: Asparagus and onions can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap separately in several layers of paper towels, then enclose in resealable plastic bags and refrigerate.
Combine green onions, cucumbers, and herbs in mixing bowl.
Add dressing; toss to coat.
Season with salt and pepper.
Arrange asparagus on platter. Spoon cucumber mixture over and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	256.56 Kcal (1074 kJ)
Calories from fat	169.25 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.81g	29%
Sodium	358.88mg	15%
Potassium	351.73mg	7%
Total Carbs	17.7g	6%
Sugars	4.63g	19%
Dietary Fiber	6.23g	25%
Protein	6.51g	13%
Vitamin C	14.9mg	25%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	13mg	72%
Calcium	76.5mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	97.62 Kcal (409 kJ)
Calories from fat	64.4 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.16g	29%
Sodium	136.55mg	15%
Potassium	133.83mg	7%
Total Carbs	6.74g	6%
Sugars	1.76g	19%
Dietary Fiber	2.37g	25%
Protein	2.48g	13%
Vitamin C	5.7mg	25%
Iron	5mg	72%
Calcium	29.1mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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