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                          Purple Asparagus Salad

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Salads                           Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      pound         fresh purple asparagus
     1/2  cup           egg white -- hard boil, chop
     1/2  cup           fresh basil -- chop
     1/2  cup           gorgonzola cheese -- crumble
     1/3  cup           extra virgin olive oil
     1/3  cup           balsamic vinegar
   1      teaspoon      garlic -- mince
   1      teaspoon      sugar or honey
   1      tablespoon    dijon mustard
   1      teaspoon      dried crushed oregano leaves -- or
   1      teaspoon      fresh oregano -- mince
                        salt and pepper

Slice asparagus into small pieces cutting at an angle.
Place in even layer on serving platter.  Top with egg
white, then basil and, last, the Gorgonzola.  Mix
together the oil, vinegar, garlic, sugar or honey,
mustard and oregano.  Season with salt and pepper.  Pour
over platter, toss gently and serve.  Note:If purple
asparagus is not available, you may substitute regular
fresh asparagus that has been blanched 1 minute and
cooled.

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