Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the Salad recipes category.

Balsamic Asparagus Salad Recipe.

Ingredients:

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup dried cranberries
3 TBSPs olive oil
3 TBSPs balsamic vinegar
1 TBSP lemon juice
1 TBSP Dijon mustard
Dash salt and pepper
3 TBSPs slivered almonds, toasted
3 TBSPs chopped cooked bacon or bacon bits

Recipe Instructions:

In a large saucepan, bring 1 in.
of water to a boil.
Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water.
Drain and pat dry.
Transfer to a large bowl; add the onion, red pepper and cranberries.

In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper; shake well.
Pour over asparagus mixture; toss to coat.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Just before serving, stir in almonds and bacon.

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