Asparagus with Vin Santo Vinaigrette

Recipe courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Giada's New York Twist

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (13)

RECIPE
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Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 35 min

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups vin santo (about 375 milliliters)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 bunch asparagus, bottom ends trimmed
6 leaves of Bibb lettuce
1 hard boiled egg, sliced
1/4 cup chopped toasted almonds

Directions

In a small saucepan over medium heat, reduce the vin santo to 1/3 cup, about 10 minutes.

In a small bowl, combine the reduced vin santo, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine, making sure the mustard is fully dissolved. While whisking slowly drizzle in the olive oil.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the asparagus. Cook until just tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer the asparagus to a bowl filled with ice water and let cool, about 3 minutes. Remove from water and pat dry with paper towels.

Place the lettuce leaves on a serving platter and top with the asparagus, then the slices of hard boiled egg and chopped almonds. Drizzle the entire platter with the vinaigrette. Serve immediately.

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recipe Asparagus with Vin Santo Vinaigrette
Nancy Tulsa, OK 10-25-2009
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asparagus with vin santo vinaigrette
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Giada gave an easy tip during this show on how to boil eggs easier. I can't remember if she said to bring the water & egg to... a boil and then shut off heat for 15 min. OR to just bring the water to a boil then add the egg and shut the heat off for 15 min. Please e-mail me back. clancyjaneone@yahoo.com. Thank you, Nancy HarperRead more
recipe Asparagus with Vin Santo Vinaigrette
Don salisbury, MA 06-23-2009
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I followed the recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I found vin santo for $15.00 at a local liquor store. Though not a chef nor consider myself any type of culinary expert, I... think the wine makes a difference. Not a big wine person, the smell drove me absolutely crazy as I was reducing it & couldn't wait to dress the asparagus with it. I thought it was wonderful, a step to more refined eating!Read more
recipe Asparagus with Vin Santo Vinaigrette
allison austin, TX 10-20-2008
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good...
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

i love the combo of eggs, toasted almonds, and asparagus. Not a fan of the boiled asparagus. For me, it was too soft, but... my fiance loved the texture. I will bake the asparagus next time to see what i think. The toasted almonds were delicious on top! Dressing was light and yummy. I will make it again and use it on other veggies and salads.Read more
recipe Asparagus with Vin Santo Vinaigrette
J. Port Charlotte, FL 09-30-2008
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Wonderful
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Enjoyed this recipe this evening with Prosciutto Ravioli's. Though I did not have the Vin Santo on, hand I substituted the... with Marsala. I cut the dressing recipe in half, as I was only serving for two, and this still made too much dressing. This was an excellent salad, even my husband who is not an asparagus eater, hot or cold, enjoyed it and gave it 4 stars himself. Beautiful presentation. Read more
recipe Asparagus with Vin Santo Vinaigrette
Sandy Forest Hills, NY 04-28-2007
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Favorite Asparagus dish
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This dish has quickly become my favorite asparagus dish! It's so simple and easy to make. The vinaigrette sauce is... delicious. If you can't find Vin Santo, just use regular white wine it tastes just as good!Read more
recipe Asparagus with Vin Santo Vinaigrette
Anonymous 04-09-2007
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Not Worth It
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

I used this recipe for Easter. I could not find vin santo, so I used the Madeira. Perhaps that made a difference. The... vinaigrette was bland and had way too much oil. I don't think it was worth the time and money. There are other simple sauces for asparagus that are better. My family did like the presentation with eggs, almonds and lettuce, though.Read more