Marinated Asparagus Recipe

• 1 pound Asparagus
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1 tbsp Red Onion (finely chopped)
• 1 tbsp Vinegar
• 1 tsp Lemon Juice
• 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
• Salt & Pepper (to taste)
• 3 tbsp Olive Oil

• In a large skillet, bring about 2 inches of water to boil.
• Wash asparagus in cold water and chop the tough base of each. Remove the scales if they are large or sandy.
• Place asparagus in boiling water and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes. Drain the water. Make sure that asparagus is slightly crisp.
• Transfer the asparagus to an oval dish to marinate.
• Combine onion and vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper.
• Whisk in olive oil and pour over asparagus.
• Let the asparagus marinate at room temperature, until cool. Then, refrigerate until the time your serve it.
• Just before serving, return to room temperature.