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Asparagus with Balsamic Vinaigrette & Almonds
- Yield: 6 Servings
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- Everybody's favorite veggie just got a little better. Topped with a zesty balsamic dressing and sprinkled with Fisher® Sliced Almonds, this asparagus is sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus spears, trimmed
- 4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Dash ground pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup Fisher® Chef’s Naturals Sliced Almonds, toasted
Directions
- To toast almonds, heat a skillet over medium high heat. Place almonds into dry, hot skillet. Stir frequently until nuts are browned but not burned. Immediately remove from pan to cool
- Bring 1” of water to a boil in a medium skillet over high heat. Add asparagus, cooking 3 to 4 minutes or until asparagus is tender. Remove from water and rinse with cold water to stop cooking and to cool off asparagus. Refrigerate, if desired.
- Combine vinegar, mustard, honey, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Gradually pour olive oil into mustard mixture, whisking until all oil is incorporated.
- Arrange asparagus spears on a serving platter. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with almond slices immediately before serving.
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