Asparagus Mimosa
Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Buffy Hargett
Fnely grated hard-cooked eggs mimic the look of yellow mimosa blossoms in Asparagus Mimosa. The eggs add color and richness to spring vegetables, pasta, and salads as demonstrated in this asparagus side dish.
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Total:
Recipe from
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Recipe Time
Hands On:
10 Minutes
Total:
10 Minutes
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh asparagus
- 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 hard-cooked egg, grated
- 2 tablespoons spicy smoked sausage, finely diced and sautéed
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
- Hot sauce
Preparation
- Trim asparagus; cook in boiling salted water to cover 1 to 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Plunge into ice water; drain. Toss with vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place on a serving platter; top with grated egg, sautéed sausage, and chopped fresh chives. Serve with hot sauce.
Asparagus Mimosa Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Side Dishes/Vegetables
- CONVENIENCE: Quick/Easy
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Vegetables
- OCCASION: Spring
- PUBLICATION: Southern Living
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