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Post by gobucks on May 7, 2007 18:37:04 GMT -5
Asparagus Salad1 bunch asparagus 2-3 vine-ripened tomatoes; sliced and thencut in half (or 1 large tomato; sliced and then quarter the slices feta cheese; as much or little as you like extra-virgin olive oil balsamic vinegar salt and pepper Boil asparagus for *3-5 minutes, drain, rinse in cold water and then let sit in a cold water bath. Slice tomatoes. Once asparagus is cooled, drain and dry. Place in bottom of serving dish, top with tomatoes and feta. Drizzle evoo and a little bit of balsamic vinegar. Salt and pepper to taste. Toss lightly. *When asparagus starts to float, it is done. Boil longer for thicker stems, less time for thinner. **I like to use vine-ripened tomatoes; seems to be the freshest around here* (editing my spelling errors, i typed this up in a hurry )
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Post by bean on May 7, 2007 19:03:00 GMT -5
That sure looks good! How do the leftovers keep (if there are any)?
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Post by bee on May 7, 2007 19:18:41 GMT -5
Oh thank you for posting that recipe and a picture and guess what is in the Penzey catalog? Asparagus salad.......I've been looking for a good tried and true recipe for awhile now.
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Post by emibee on May 7, 2007 19:43:53 GMT -5
YUMMERS! Thanx Bucks!
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Post by gobucks on May 7, 2007 20:57:14 GMT -5
That sure looks good! How do the leftovers keep (if there are any)? I'll let you know tomorrow! Since it's just DH and I, there were leftovers. I'll report back. Sorry, nothing to report... We aren't so good at eating leftovers, I just dumped them down the drain Sunday. Probably good if you get to them the next day.
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Post by gobucks on May 7, 2007 21:12:39 GMT -5
Oh thank you for posting that recipe and a picture and guess what is in the Penzey catalog? Asparagus salad.......I've been looking for a good tried and true recipe for awhile now. Okay... I just got my catalog and read their recipe. Since this was my first time recreating my aunts recipe, going by memory of seeing her make it, I wasn't sure how long to boil the asparagus. But, one thing I do know about blanching anything; put in a cold water/ice water bath immediately so the cooking stops and the color is preserved. Didn't make it that far back in the catalog so see that recipe. I think good ol' evoo and balsamic vinegar is great for the recipe.
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