Asparagus with egg vinaigrette
Nutrition per serving
Warm green asparagus coated in a vinaigrette with crumbled hard-boiled egg, mimosa style. A delicate, light and elegant spring starter that celebrates asparagus in season.
Prep: 10 min | Cooking: 12 min | Servings: 4 | Difficulty: Easy
Calculated per serving from Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities listed. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 165 kcal · 6 g protein · 2 g carbohydrate · 14 g fat
Ingredients
- 500 g green asparagus
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 2 tbsp vinegar
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 bunch of chives
Method
- Cook the asparagus for 8 to 10 minutes (so it stays crisp).
- Make a mustard, vinegar and oil vinaigrette.
- Crumble the hard-boiled eggs.
- Coat the warm asparagus with the vinaigrette and crumbled egg.
Nutritional benefits
Asparagus is a natural diuretic, low in calories and rich in folate, fibre and antioxidants, ideal when you are watching your weight. The hard-boiled egg adds complete protein and makes the starter more substantial. The homemade vinaigrette adds flavour without excess. A delicate, light and balanced spring starter, naturally gluten-free.
Variations and substitutions
- With white asparagus.
- With a walnut oil vinaigrette.
- With Parmesan shavings.
- With herbs: tarragon, chervil.
Storing and preparing ahead
Keeps for 2 days; dress just before serving.
💡 Good to know
Keep the asparagus crisp and warm: it soaks up the vinaigrette better than when cold.
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Foods in this recipe: asparagus · eggs · mustard · vinegar · olive oil.
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