Marinated Asparagus

Total Time: 3 hrs 5 mins Preparation Time: 3 hrs Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 dash cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1 -2 garlic clove, minced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lb fresh asparagus
• pimento strips (to garnish) (optional) or diced tomato (to garnish) (optional)

Recipe

• 1 remove the bottom third of the asparagus (woody parts of the stalk) and discard. arrange asparagus in a steaming basket. cover and cook over boiling water 5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
• 2 combine wine vinegar, lemon juice salt, sugar, black pepper, cayenne and dijon mustard stirring well. gradually add oil, whisking until emulisfied.
• 3 place asparagus in a 12 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish; add marinade. cover and refrigerate 3 hours or overnight. drain asparagus.
• 4 arrange on a serving platter; garnish with pimiento strips or tomatoes if desired.