Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 4 bunches asparagus trimmed
  • 1 pound snow peas trimmed
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove small, minced
  • cracked black pepper
  • sea salt

Method

  • Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil on high heat. Meanwhile, toast the almonds in a small skillet on medium-high heat until lightly golden, tossing.
  • Blanch asparagus in boiling water for 2 mins, then add snow peas. Cook for 1 min. Drain, and plunge asparagus and snow peas into bowl of iced water to set color and stop cooking process. Drain well. Place on a serving platter.
  • For the dressing, whisk oil, vinegar and garlic in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle dressing over vegetables and sprinkle with toasted almonds.