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White asparagus salad
This spring salad combines warm white asparagus, hard-boiled eggs and small croutons, dressed with a tasty herb vinaigrette.
136 K 4.1/5 (35 reviews)
50 min.
Easy
3.05 €
4 people
7 IngredientsLast modified on: May 21th 2014
For 4 people, you will need:
- 1
300 g Asparagus - 2
2 slices bread - 3
2 tablespoons clarified butter - 4
3 hard-boiled eggs - 5
parsley - 6
chives - 7
4 tablespoons french dressing (vinaigrette) - Total weight: 640 grams
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 45 min.
Cooking: 5 min.
All in all: 50 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - ⌛ 30 min.
Prepare the asparagus.
When cooked, drain and cut into lengths on the diagonal (like penne pasta), as shown in the photo.
When cooked, drain and cut into lengths on the diagonal (like penne pasta), as shown in the photo.
Stage 2 - ⌛ 1 min.
Leave the asparagus on a cloth.
Stage 3 - ⌛ 5 min.
Cut 2 slices bread into small cubes (you can remove the crust if you wish).
Stage 4 - ⌛ 5 min.
Melt 2 tablespoons clarified butter in a frying pan, then add the bread cubes and fry until golden brown.
Set aside.
Set aside.
Stage 5 - ⌛ 2 min.
Chop 3 hard-boiled eggs.
Stage 6 - ⌛ 5 min.
Combine the asparagus, croutons and hard-boiled eggs in a salad bowl. Snip the parsley and chives over the top, then add the vinaigrette and mix well. Your asparagus salad is ready.
Remarks
If (like me), you enjoy warm ingredients in salads, you can give the asparagus a few seconds in the microwave to reheat it, just before adding to the bowl.
If you do not have clarified butter, use a little oil instead.
If you do not have clarified butter, use a little oil instead.
Keeping: ! hour maximum, otherwise the croutons will go soggy.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 170 RDI=70 % | 1,160 RDI=110 % | 160 RDI=20 % | 1,610 RDI=80 % | 6,760 RDI: 80 % |
| Per 100 g | 30 RDI=10 % | 180 RDI=20 % | 20 RDI=4 % | 250 RDI=10 % | 1,060 RDI: 10 % |
| Per person | 40 RDI=20 % | 290 RDI=30 % | 40 RDI=6 % | 400 RDI=20 % | 1,690 RDI: 20 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 4 people : 3.10 €
- Per person : 0.80 €
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Asparagus
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French dressing (vinaigrette)
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