White Asparagus Salad

Name: White Asparagus Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 1 lb white asparagus, peeled; 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped; 2 tbsp white wine vinegar; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/2 tsp granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped

Tender poached white asparagus tossed in a light mustard vinaigrette with fresh herbs and hard-boiled egg. A classic German spring salad served warm or chilled.

35 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb white asparagus, peeled
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped

Instructions

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle boil.
2

Add 1 lb peeled white asparagus and cook until tender when pierced with a fork, about 12 to 15 minutes.
3

Drain 1 lb peeled white asparagus and let cool until warm to the touch.
4

In a bowl, whisk 2 tbsp white wine vinegar, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp granulated sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, and 3 tbsp vegetable oil.
5

Add warm 1 lb peeled white asparagus to the dressing and toss gently to coat.
6

Garnish with 2 chopped hard-boiled eggs and 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives before serving.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for White Asparagus Salad?

As written, 35 minutes: 20 of prep and 15 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 2 (15 minutes): "Add 1 lb peeled white asparagus and cook until tender when pierced with a fork, about 12 to 15 minutes."

What can I use instead of Dijon mustard in White Asparagus Salad?

The entry for White Asparagus Salad calls for 1 tsp Dijon mustard. In its place: Whole-grain or yellow mustard with a few drops of white wine vinegar. Yellow is milder, so use a little more.

Is White Asparagus Salad keto-friendly?

A serving of White Asparagus Salad carries 8 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 40 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 8 percent.

Does White Asparagus Salad contain eggs?

Yes: 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How long does White Asparagus Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made, so keep the dressing apart and toss White Asparagus Salad just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

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