Asparagus and Cucumber Vinaigrette

Name: Asparagus and Cucumber Vinaigrette
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bunch asparagus, tough ends removed, cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths; 1 cucumber, peeled, quartered lengthwise, seeded, and cut into 1 1/2-inch strips; 1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons olive oil; Coarse salt and ground pepper

Quickly steamed asparagus keeps its bright green color and crisp-tender texture, making it a good match for cucumber.

Source: Everyday Food, April 2009

10 mins 10 mins 4

Total Time Prep Servings

Ingredients

1 bunch asparagus, tough ends removed, cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths
1 cucumber, peeled, quartered lengthwise, seeded, and cut into 1 1/2-inch strips
1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar
2 teaspoons olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Directions

1. Place a steamer basket in a saucepan filled with 1 inch water. Bring to a boil. Add asparagus, cover, and cook until crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. In a bowl, combine asparagus, cucumber, vinegar, and oil. Season with salt and pepper.