Asparagus Salad With Walnut Oil Vinaigrette |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is the BEST recipe I have ever found using fresh asparagus. I think I could eat this salad everyday for the rest of my life. I discovered this exceptional recipe on foodnetwork, originally from Emeril Lagasse. I have added Blue Cheese crumbles to the finished salad because I think it sends this salad over the top. I have made this recipe several times now. Every time I make it I enjoy it more and more. This salad will make an ordinary meal fabulous!! If you enjoy asparagus as much as I do, I think you will enjoy this recipe! Ingredients:
1/4 cup white wine vinegar |
1 tablespoon minced shallot |
2 teaspoons dijon mustard |
3/4 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper |
1/2 cup vegetable oil (i use grape seed oil to make it healthier) |
1/2 cup walnut oil |
2 lbs asparagus, trimmed and steamed until tender |
1/3 cup walnuts, toasted |
1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves, chopped |
1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbles |
salt |
fresh ground black pepper |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl combine and whisk together vinegar, shallot, mustard, salt and pepper.
2. Continue to whisk and add vegetable oil in thin stream.
3. Whisk in walnut oil; set dressing aside.
4. Place steamed asparagus on platter; pour dressing over asparagus.
5. Garnish with toasted walnuts, parsley and Blue Cheese crumbles.
6. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
7. Serve immediately.
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