Springtime Asparagus Medley

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 lbs asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
• 2 small tomatoes, cut into wedges
• 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 3/4 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon grated onion (i used green onion)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil (i used canola)
• 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese (i really think this enhances the flavor) (optional)

Recipe

• 1 in large saucepan, bring water to oil. add aspargus; cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. (i steamed my asparagus in the microwave.) drain.
• 2 add tomatoes; cover and keep warm.
• 3 in a blender, combine vinegar, worcestershire sauce, sugar, onion, salt and paprika; cover and process until smooth. while processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream.
• 4 pour over asparagus mixture and toss to coat.
• 5 transfer to serving bowl; sprinkle with almonds and blue cheese if desired. serve warm.