Zesty Marinated Asparagus

Ingredients

• 2 pounds asparagus fresh trimmed cut into 2 1/2 inch pieces
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 0.3 cup parsley fresh chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest grated
• 1.5 cups balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing 

Equipment

• bowl
• pot
• ziploc bags

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch asparagus just until tender, about 1 minute. Plunge into a bowl of cold water to cool.
2. Drain asparagus and place in a large resealable plastic bag.
3. Pour in vinaigrette and seal bag. Refrigerate at least 3 hours, turning bag occasionally.
4. Just before serving, drain asparagus, reserving vinaigrette. Arrange on a serving platter and sprinkle with lemon zest, parsley, salt, and pepper.
5. Serve reserved vinaigrette in a small dish on the side.