"Meatless Monday" Recipe of the Week - Marinated Asparagus

This week's "Meatless Monday" Recipe of the Week is a Marinated Asparagus. From the PBS/Recipe website. The PBS site is one of the best for recipes, all cuisines and courses.   http://www.pbs.org/food/recipes/

Marinated Asparagus

Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs asparagus, stems peeled and trimmed

2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
Pinch of fresh thyme
Pinch of chopped fresh parsley
1 egg hard cooked and chopped
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp fine capers, drained
Salt and freshly ground white pepper


Directions
1 - Wash the asparagus and trim the tough ends of the stalks. In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Place the asparagus in the water and cook until just tender, 2-3 minutes.
2 - Drain asparagus. Add enough cold water to cover the asparagus. Let stand about 5 minutes, until the asparagus is cool.
3 - Drain again and pat the asparagus dry with paper towels. In a medium-size mixing bowl, whisk together the vinegar, oil, thyme, parsley, egg, onion, and capers, and salt and pepper to taste.
4 - Place the asparagus on a serving platter. Pour the vinaigrette evenly over the asparagus. Let the asparagus marinate in the dressing for a few minutes (optional). Garnish with additional chopped egg and parsley, if desired. Serve at room temperature.


http://www.pbs.org/food/recipes/marinated-asparagus/