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.
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
- Trim the tough ends of the white asparagus spears and peel the lower part of the stalks if needed.
- 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.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
- Arrange the blanched asparagus on a serving platter, drizzle with the vinaigrette, and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
- 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