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Blanched Asparagus Salad With Mint Gremolata

In this speedy recipe, blanched asparagus and radishes are paired with a zesty citrus and herb mint gremolata with marinated artichoke hearts, creating a vibrant veggie side dish ready in just 15 minutes!
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Prep Time 11 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4
Calories 345 kcal

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound asparagus, woody ends cut off and cut into thirds
  • 8 large radishes, sliced into medallions
  • ice cubes and water
  • 3/4 cup fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
  • zest of one lemon
  • juice of half of a lemon a little over 1 tbsp
  • 2 garlic cloves, skin removed
  • 6 marinated quartered artichoke hearts optional but recommended
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp table salt
  • fresh cracked black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Fill a medium sized bowl with water and ice, at least 10 cubes. Set aside. Fill a large stock pot with water and place over high heat. Bring to a boil.
  • Place the chopped asparagus and sliced radishes in the pot of boiling water and boil for 4 minutes. When done, immediately strain and transfer to an ice bath. This method stops the cooking process and preserves the bright green color!
  • To make the parsley and mint gremolata, place into a food processor the parsley, mint, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, marinated artichoke hearts, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper. Process until you are left with a well-combined, thick herb sauce.
  • Strain the asparagus and radishes and pat them dry. Toss with 1/2 a cup of the the gremolata sauce, and place on a serving tray. You can serve them immediately or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, though they will be best immediately. Garnish with lemon zest and mint leaves, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 345kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gSodium: 553mgPotassium: 362mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2572IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 4mg
Keyword asparagus with herbs, blanched asparagus salad, cold asparagus salad
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