Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Feta Cheese | 1 oz (28g) cheddar | 113 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Asparagus | 6 spears (90g) | 27 |
| Vinegar | 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled | 3 |
| Mustard | 1 tsp (5g) yellow | 3 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 lbs. asparagus
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 Tbs. red-wine vinegar
- 1 Tbs. Dijon mustard
- 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 2 cups croutons
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, for garnish, optional
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Directions
1. Bring large saucepan of lightly salted
water to a boil. Peel bottom half of each asparagus stalk, then cut spears into 4 sections. Drop asparagus into boiling water, return to a boil and cook 3 minutes. Immediately drain asparagus, rinse under cold running water and spread out on baking sheet to dry.
2. In shallow serving bowl, combine oil, vinegar and mustard and whisk until well blended. Add asparagus and red onion, and salt and pepper to taste; toss well. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
3. Just before serving, add croutons and toss well. Garnish with feta cheese if desired.