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Caesar-Style Asparagus

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

3 large garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces)
1 pound asparagus
Purchased croutons

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Add first 5 ingredients to blender. With machine running, gradually add oil. Add 1/4 cup cheese. Season dressing to taste with pepper.

    Step 2

    Bring pot of salted water to boil. Add asparagus and cook until just tender, about 3 minutes. Drain. Cool under cold water and drain. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover dressing and asparagus separately.)

    Step 3

    Arrange asparagus on platter. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with croutons and remaining cheese.

TagsCaesar SaladSaladAmericanGarlicRoot VegetableVegetableParmesanCheeseDairyLemonCitrusFruitAsparagusSideLunchDinnerVegetarianNut FreeQuickEasy30 Minutes or LessSimmerBlenderSpringBon Appétit
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