Asparagus-Caramelized Onion Salad
- Level: Easy
- Total: 15 min
- Prep: 5 min
- Cook: 10 min
- Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
Salt
1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into bite sized pieces on an angle
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 to 3 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- Heat the extra-virgin olive oil, 3 turns of the pan, in a skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add onions and cook until caramel colored, stirring occasionally.
- Pour 1-inch of water into a skillet and bring to boil. Add salt and asparagus and cook 3 minutes, drain.
- Stir in thyme, mustard, balsamic vinegar and pepper into onions and toss with asparagus to coat.
