Asparagus Salad with Sweet Balsamic Vinegar

A fresh and flavorful salad featuring crisp-tender asparagus and red bell peppers tossed in a sweet balsamic vinaigrette, topped with toasted pecans. Perfect as a side dish or light meal.

6 servings
15 min

Ingredients

  • cup balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon marjoram
  • 1 teaspoon garlic
  • 2 pounds asparagus
  • 1 whole red bell pepper
  • cup pecans
  • toasted

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Boil vinegar in heavy small saucepan over medium heat until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Pour vinegar into large bowl. Whisk in oil, mustard, marjoram and garlic. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain again. Add asparagus and bell pepper to dressing; toss to blend well. Sprinkle with pecans and serve.

    10 min