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asparagus with horseradish vinaigrette

(1 rating)
Celestina9000 avatar
Recipe by
C G
@Celestina9000
Vallèe du Willamette, OR

Perfect side dish or appetizer for your upcoming Easter or Passover/Pesach celebration! You should be able at this time of year to find fresh horseradish but if not, substitute with jarred (I like Bubbies® brand because it is about as close to fresh as you can get). Skip the egg if you want the vegan option. C/O NY Times. Update: and I very recently discovered that Trader Joe's offers a jarred horseradish that I really like, too. FYI 20 April 2017

(1 rating)
yield 4 -8 or more (depending on whether this is served as a side dish or appetizer)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For asparagus with horseradish vinaigrette

  • 1 1/2 lb
    fresh asparagus
  • 2-3 Tbsp
    mixed fresh herbs (fresh!) (i used fresh chives from our garden but i think that dill or tarragon would be good, too!)
  • 1
    hard-boiled egg
  • HORSERADISH VINAIGRETTE:
  • 2 Tbsp
    freshly grated horseradish
  • 1 md
    shallot, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1/4 c
    champagne vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
  • freshly cracked black pepper
  • salt, to taste
  • 1/3 c
    olive oil or similar oil (greatly reduced from 1 cup but add more if desired)

How To Make asparagus with horseradish vinaigrette

  • 1
    Note: The original recipe calls for boiling the asparagus which you can do. However, I much prefer either lightly steaming, pan/outdoor grilling or roasting asparagus for superior taste and texture.
  • 2
    In a small glass bowl whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Best if the vinaigrette is prepared 1 hour in advance.
  • 3
    Once you have cooked the asparagus now arrange the spears on a serving platter.
  • 4
    Pour the vinaigrette evenly over the asparagus.
  • 5
    Sprinkle the chopped herb(s) over the asparagus and garnish with the hard boiled egg. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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