Asparagus Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 2 pounds (lbs) of asparagus
• 3 tablespoons (tbsp) of cooking oil
• 2 ounces (oz) of salt
• 1 ½ tablespoons (tbsp) of white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon (tbsp) of lemon zest
• ½ tablespoon (tbsp) of Dijon mustard
• 1 pinch of sugar
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Peel the asparagus.
2. Fill a large bowl or pot with ice water.
3. Boil two quarts of water in a large pot.
4. Add the peeled asparagus and salt to the boiling water.
5. Cook until the asparagus is bright green and tender; about 3 minutes.
6. Remove the asparagus from the hot water and plunge in the ice water for about 30 seconds to stop the cooking process.
7. Remove the asparagus from the ice water and place on a serving platter.
8. Mix the mustard, vinegar, and sugar together in a bowl.
9. Season with a touch of salt and pepper.
10. While whisking, slowly add the oil and lemon zest.
11. Drizzle the dressing over the asparagus and serve.

Videos

• Blanching Asparagus 3:38
• Vinaigrette Dressing 12:56