How To Make Cos, Asparagus & Red Onion Salad
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 bunch of asparagus, trimmed
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 head of cos lettuce, washed and torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
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In a pot of boiling water, blanch the asparagus for 2-3 minutes until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain again and set aside.
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In a large bowl, combine the cos lettuce, blanched asparagus, and sliced red onions.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
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Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
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Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 136kcal
- Total Fat : 11g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Sodium : 178mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 8g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 3g
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