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Asparagus Vinaigrette

A French-inspired dish with blanched asparagus, grated eggs, and a mustard vinaigrette. Asparagus is packed with folate for cell growth and vitamin K for bone health.

From The Young Forever Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 2 large pasture-raised organic eggs
  • 1 lb asparagus, woody ends trimmed
  • 1 large shallot, minced
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 garlic clove, grated
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp grainy Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped toasted walnuts
  • 1 tbsp minced fresh chives

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the eggs, reduce to a rolling boil, and cook for 9 minutes. Reserving the pot of boiling water, transfer the eggs to a large bowl of ice water and let cool for 5 minutes. Reserve the ice water, adding more ice if necessary.
  2. Once the eggs are cool, peel, and use a box grater to grate them; set aside.
  3. Add the asparagus to the boiling water and blanch over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, depending on the thickness of the stalks, until fork tender. Transfer with a slotted spoon to the bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Once cool, transfer the asparagus to a paper towel–lined platter to dry.
  4. In a small bowl, stir the shallot and vinegar together and let sit for 5 minutes. Add the olive oil, water, garlic, both mustards, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
  5. Arrange the asparagus on a rimmed plate. Top with the dressing and sprinkle with the grated eggs. Add the toasted walnuts, chives, and a good crack of fresh black pepper.

Active Compounds

Nutrients and bioactive compounds delivered by this recipe's ingredients.

  • Folate
    From: Asparagus, Eggs
  • Vitamin K
    From: Asparagus
  • Arachidonic Acid
    From: Eggs
  • Choline
    From: Eggs
  • Vitamin B12
    From: Eggs
  • Vitamin D
    From: Eggs
  • Dietary cholesterol
    From: Eggs
  • Biotin
    From: Eggs
  • Protein
    From: Eggs
  • Omega-3 fatty acids
    From: Eggs, Walnuts
  • Ellagitannins
    From: Walnuts
  • Polyunsaturated fats
    From: Walnuts
  • Oleocanthal
    From: Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
  • Hydroxytyrosol
    From: Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
  • Oleic Acid
    From: Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
  • Oleuropein
    From: Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
  • Apigenin
    From: Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
  • Luteolin
    From: Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
  • Gallic Acid
    From: Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
  • Antioxidants
    From: Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

May Support

Health conditions and aging processes this recipe's compounds may influence, based on the source research.

  • Aging
    Reduces risk of · via Folate
  • Cognitive decline
    Reduces risk of · via Folate
  • Age-Related Hearing Loss
    Protects against · via Folate
  • Depression
    Reduces risk of · via Folate
  • Neurodegenerative Disease
    Protects against · via Folate
  • Alzheimer's disease
    Protects against · via Folate
  • Cardiovascular Disease
    Reduces risk of · via Vitamin K
  • Osteoarthritis
    Protects against · via Vitamin K
  • Osteoporosis
    Protects against · via Vitamin K
  • Oxidative Stress
    Protects against · via Vitamin B12
  • Premature Hair Graying
    Addresses · via Vitamin B12
  • Stroke
    Protects against · via Vitamin B12
  • Bone Fracture
    Protects against · via Vitamin B12
  • Sarcopenia
    Protects against · via Vitamin B12
  • Telomere Shortening
    Protects against · via Vitamin D
  • Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
    Reduces risk of · via Vitamin D
  • Mild Cognitive Impairment
    Improves · via Vitamin D
  • Asthma
    Protects against · via Vitamin D
  • Acute Respiratory Tract Infections
    Protects against · via Vitamin D
  • Cancer
    Reduces risk of · via Vitamin D
  • All-Cause Mortality
    Improves · via Vitamin D
  • COVID-19
    Protects against · via Vitamin D
  • Menopause symptoms
    Improves · via Vitamin D
  • Type 2 diabetes
    Reduces risk of · via Vitamin D
  • Dementia
    Protects against · via Vitamin D
  • Biological aging
    Protects against · via Vitamin D
  • Brittle Nails
    Improves · via Biotin
  • Androgenetic Alopecia
    Addresses · via Biotin
  • Skin Aging
    Protects against · via Biotin
  • Obesity
    Protects against · via Protein
  • Bone mineral density loss
    Protects against · via Protein
  • Heart disease
    Reduces risk of · via Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration
    Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Parkinson's disease
    Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Age-Related Artery Stiffness
    Improves · via Walnuts
  • Breast cancer
    Reduces risk of · via Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
    Improves · via Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
  • Liver Disease
    Protects against · via Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
    Protects against · via Hydroxytyrosol
  • Insulin resistance
    Protects against · via Luteolin
  • Esophageal Cancer
    Protects against · via Antioxidants

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