Ingredients
- /2 tablespoons lemon juice
- teaspoon dried mint
- pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
- /4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
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Step 1
First, whisk the lemon juice and dried mint together in a small bowl, letting the mint rehydrate and infuse the citrus with its cool flavor. While that rests, trim the tough ends off the asparagus spears and bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Once boiling, drop the asparagus in for just 45 seconds—enough to turn them bright green and tender-crisp. Immediately, transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking completely. After draining well, arrange the spears on a serving plate. Then drizzle the lemon-mint mixture generously over the top, ensuring every spear gets a taste of that vibrant dressing. Finally, scatter the crumbled feta cheese across the dish, letting it fall into the nooks. This dish comes together so quickly, yet it looks elegant on any table. The key is not to overcook the asparagus
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Step 2
that quick blanch keeps them perfectly snappy. I often make this when I need a fast, no-fuss side that still impresses.