Asparagus with Lemon Vinaigrette
A handy Spring recipe when asparagus is in season and inexpensive.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 4
- Type
- Side Dish

Ingredients
Directions
- 1In a jar or bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, garlic, salt and pepper.
- 2Store, covered, overnight in the refrigerator. Serve at room temperature.
- 3Blanch the asparagus in lightly-salted boiling water for about 3 minutes or until crisp-tender; do not overcook.
- 4Remove from heat and refresh under cold water; drain well.
- 5Toss asparagus with enough lemon vinaigrette to lightly coat.
- 6Arrange asparagus on serving platter or individual serving plates.
- 7Note: need to allow time for the dressing to season so best prepare it the day before use.
Nutrition per serving
Nutrition Facts
Per 1 serving (250 g)
Calories168
Total Fat13.8 g
Saturated Fat2.0 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium441 mg
Total Carbohydrate9.8 g
Dietary Fiber4.9 g
Sugars4.4 g
Protein5.1 g
- Potassium
- 474 mg
Per 100 g
- Calories
- 67
- Protein
- 2.0 g
- Carbs
- 3.9 g
- Fat
- 5.5 g
168kcal
- Protein 11%
- Carbs 21%
- Fat 68%
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