Either onion flakes or very thinly sliced onion. About 3 tablespoons, but more or less as you prefer. Top with fresh sliced or chopped vegetables. Cranberry juice 24 - 36 oz. Springtime signals the arrival of asparagus in the market, to be enjoyed into the summer.
Chilled asparagus is especially refreshing for a luncheon or a casual dinner.
I am always experimenting with different variations on vinaigrette, and this one was created especially for these slender spears. A puree of red sweet pepper is added to the dressing to give it a distinctive color and taste. Toasted pine nuts and chopped red pepper garnish the finished dish. Serve the asparagus on a buffet table or as a first course. For a main course, offer Crispy Roasted Chicken with Spinach Pesto Cream or Whole Poached Salmon with Pesto-Cucumber Sauce.