Warm Asparagus Salad

By atallman

Ingredients

• 1/2 small onion, cut in half and sliced thin
• 2 TBS light vinegar (rice, apple cider, or white wine)
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 bunch asparagus
• 3 TBS low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• 7-1/2 oz jar of roasted red bell peppers, drained and slivered (or 2 medium red bell peppers, sliced thin)
• 1 TBS balsamic vinegar
• 1 TBS extra virgin olive oil
• salt and black pepper to taste

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Slice onion and place in a small bowl with vinegar and hot water while preparing rest of the ingredients.
Heat 3 TBS broth over medium heat in a stainless steel skillet.
While broth is heating, snap off the woody bottom of asparagus stems, then cut the spears into 2-inch lengths. Cutting them into short pieces of equal length ensures quick, even cooking.
When broth begins to steam, add asparagus. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. The outside will be tender and the inside will be crisp. Thinner spears will take about 3 minutes.
After about 10 minutes, remove onion from hot water and squeeze dry.
Mix together roasted peppers with marinated onion, asparagus, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Marinate for 4-5 minutes and serve warm.