CHRISTMAS RECIPE: Asparagus with vinaigrette

Adelle Purbrick2013-12-23T09:40:33+11:00

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Give this tasty side dish a try this Christmas

2 bunch fresh asparagus

1 tsp seeded mustard

½ tsp Dijon mustard

1 Tbs olive oil

1 Tbs balsamic vinegar

Blanch asparagus until bright green (30-60 seconds), in a pan of boiling water. Drain and place in ice cold water and then remove, dry and place on serving plate

Make vinaigrette by combining olive oil, vinegar and mustard. Pour over asparagus and serve.

About the Author: Adelle Purbrick

Adelle Purbrick is the Principal Dietitian for Body Balance Nutrition. Adelle graduated from Alstonville High School and after extensive travel and work experience, she returned to the North Coast NSW to establish Body Balance Nutrition to service the health care and sport nutrition needs of the local community.Adelle is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD), Accredited Nutritionist (AN), Accredited Sports Dietitian (ASD) and member of Dietitians Association Australia. Adelle studied a Bachelor of Health Science: Nutrition & Dietetics (1st Class Hons) at QUT in Brisbane with a minor in Sport Nutrition and completed a Sport Nutrition course at the Australian Institute of Sport.