Asparagus Salad with Orange Thyme Glaze
Servings
4Serving size
about 1 cup saladThis recipe can be multiplied or divided by 2 and keeps well.
Ingredients
| 2 quart Water |
| 8 ounces Asparagus, raw |
| 1/4 cup Water |
| 2 Tbsp. Orange marmalade |
| 1 Tbsp Orange juice |
| 1/2 tsp.. Worcestershire sauce |
| 1 tsp. Fresh thyme (finely minced) |
| 1/4 tsp. Salt |
| 2 tsp. Olive oil |
| 2 Tbsp. Nonfat Greek Yogurt |
Instructions
When the water is barely boiling, add the asparagus and blanch for 4 to 6 minutes.
While the asparagus is cooking, fill a large mixing bowl with water and ice.
When the asparagus is done, place them immediately into the ice water. Chill, drain, and place in the refrigerator.
Place the water, marmalade, orange juice, Worcestershire, thyme, and salt in a small sauce pan over medium heat.
Bring to a simmer and cook over medium heat until the sauce is reduced to 1/4 cup.
Remove and add the olive oil. Whisk and let cool.
Place the sauce in the refrigerator and chill.
When the sauce is chilled, whisk and add the yogurt. Whisk again until smooth.
Cut the asparagus into 1 1/2 inch pieces.
Fold together with the sauce and serve.
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Recipe Notes
Asparagus and thyme go together. Thyme and orange go together. Orange and asparagus go together. This dressing is a sweet, herbaceous, savory addition to the slightly bitter asparagus. A great side dish with broiled salmon or other fish.