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Ingredients
Serves 6
1 1/2 pounds asparagus, trimmed

Vinaigrette:
1/2 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
3 tablespoons red wine or balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
Zest of 2 navel oranges

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Asparagus Vinaigrette With Slivered Orange Peel
Search for the skinniest asparagus you can find, usually available only in spring.

1. Steam asparagus until just tender. Drain. Rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Drain well again. Wrap loosely in a dish towel while you prepare vinaigrette.
2. Combine vinaigrette ingredients in small bowl. Cover and set aside.
3. When ready to serve, arrange asparagus on serving plate, drizzle with vinaigrette and sprinkle with orange zest.


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