Chilled Asparagus with Lemony Garlic Dressing

Elevate your appetizer or side dish game with this vibrant recipe for Chilled Asparagus with Lemony Garlic Dressing. Featuring perfectly blanched asparagus that retains its crispness and brilliant green hue, this dish is drizzled with a luscious dressing made from zesty lemon juice, fragrant garlic, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey for balance. The addition of fresh parsley and optional red pepper flakes for heat creates a dish that's as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in under 20 minutes, this easy make-ahead recipe is perfect for warm weather entertaining or as a refreshing accompaniment to grilled mains. Bursting with fresh flavors and nutritious ingredients, this asparagus recipe is a must-try for health-conscious food lovers!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 450 g asparagus
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley
• 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Trim the woody ends of the asparagus by snapping or cutting off the bottom inch of the stalks.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with ice and water.

Step 3

Blanch the asparagus by boiling it for 2-3 minutes until it turns bright green and is tender but still slightly crisp.

Step 4

Immediately transfer the blanched asparagus to the ice bath to stop the cooking process. Let it cool for 2-3 minutes.

Step 5

Drain the asparagus and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Arrange it on a serving platter and set aside.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes to create the dressing.

Step 7

Drizzle the lemony garlic dressing over the chilled asparagus, ensuring the stalks are evenly coated.

Step 8

Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the asparagus for garnish.

Step 9

Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld, or serve immediately if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(554.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	520.4

Total Fat 43.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2491.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 28.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.9g	0%
Total Sugars 15.1g
Protein 10.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 137.5mg	0%
Iron 10.8mg	0%
Potassium 1048.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 71.5%

Protein: 7.8%

Carbs: 20.7%