Zesty Marinated Asparagus

Name: Zesty Marinated Asparagus
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 1/2 inch pieces; 1 1/2 cups balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

⏱️ Ready in 35 min 🥄 Prep 30 min 🔥 Cook 5 min 👥 4 servings 👁️ 7 views

Tender asparagus is marinated in a balsamic vinaigrette and sprinkled with tangy lemon zest and fresh parsley. This is a quick and easy side dish.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 30 min

Cook 5 min

Serves 4

Difficulty Medium

🛒 Ingredients

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

1 1/2 cups balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing

2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 4

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 317

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 27.5g 35%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 1783mg 78%

Total Carbohydrate 18g 7%

Dietary Fiber 4.4g 16%

Total Sugars 5.7g

Protein 5.1g 10%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Blanch asparagus just until tender, about 1 minute.

Plunge into a bowl of cold water to cool.

Drain asparagus and place in a large resealable plastic bag.

Pour in vinaigrette and seal bag.

Refrigerate at least 3 hours, turning bag occasionally.

Just before serving, drain asparagus, reserving vinaigrette.

Arrange on a serving platter and sprinkle with lemon zest, parsley, salt, and pepper.

Serve reserved vinaigrette in a small dish on the side.