Name: Balsamic Asparagus Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces -; 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion -; 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper -; 1/4 cup dried cranberries -; 3 tablespoons olive oil -; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar -; 1 tablespoon lemon juice -; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard -; Dash salt and pepper -; 3 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted -; 3 tablespoons chopped cooked bacon or bacon bits -

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15 min.

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Ingredients for - Balsamic Asparagus Salad

1. 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces -

2. 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion -

3. 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper -

4. 1/4 cup dried cranberries -

5. 3 tablespoons olive oil -

6. 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar -

7. 1 tablespoon lemon juice -

8. 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard -

9. Dash salt and pepper -

10. 3 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted -

11. 3 tablespoons chopped cooked bacon or bacon bits -

How to cook deliciously - Balsamic Asparagus Salad

1. Stage

In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Transfer to a large bowl; add the onion, red pepper and cranberries.

2. Stage

In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper; shake well. Pour over asparagus mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in almonds and bacon.