Roasted Asparagus Salad

Asparagus is a spring vegetable that you are sure to find in the produce section during April. Steam it, grill it, or try this quick and easy recipe for a delicious asparagus side dish!
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- Prep time
- 5 min
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- Servings
- 2 Servings
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- Serving size
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4 spears
Ingredients
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medium asparagus spears (trimmed and patted very dry)
- 8
- 8
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walnuts (chopped)
- 1 tbsp
- 1 tbsp
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light balsamic vinaigrette
- 2 tsp
- 2 tsp
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Pepper, to taste (coarsely ground preferred)
- 1
- 1
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Directions
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Lightly spray with cooking spray.
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Arrange the asparagus in a single layer on the baking sheet. Sprinkle the walnuts around the asparagus. Lightly spray the asparagus with cooking spray. Roll back and forth to coat.
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Roast for 5 minutes. Using tongs, turn the asparagus over gently. Roast for 4 minutes, or until the walnuts begin to brown. Transfer to a plate.
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Spoon the vinaigrette over the asparagus and walnuts. Roll back and forth to coat. Sprinkle with the pepper. Let stand for 10 minutes so the flavors blend.
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Cook’s Tip: Be sure to dry the asparagus thoroughly before cooking or it will not brown properly.