White Asparagus Salad (basque Garden Delight: Ensalada De Espárragos Blancos)

White Asparagus Salad, known as Ensalada de Espárragos Blancos in Basque cuisine, is a delightful and refreshing dish perfect for the spring and summer seasons. This salad features tender white asparagus spears, tossed with a tangy vinaigrette and topped with fresh herbs and hard-boiled eggs.

White Asparagus Salad (basque Garden Delight: Ensalada De Espárragos Blancos)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb white asparagus
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Trim the tough ends of the white asparagus spears and peel the lower part of the stalks if needed.
  2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and blanch the asparagus for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
  4. Arrange the blanched asparagus on a serving platter, drizzle with the vinaigrette, and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
  5. Garnish the salad with sliced hard-boiled eggs and serve immediately.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
5 minutes
Total time:
20 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
10g
Protein
8g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Serving platter Small bowl

Tools

Knife Pot Whisk

Serving suggestions

Serve the White Asparagus Salad as a refreshing appetizer or as a side dish to grilled fish or chicken. It pairs well with a glass of crisp white wine.

Tips & tricks

For the best flavor, choose fresh and tender white asparagus spears and don't overcook them during blanching.

Cost

$12