Green and White Asparagus Salad |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Simple and elegant French-inspired salad recipe for spring entertaining. The cheese is optional. White asparagus can be difficult to locate, so go ahead and substitute an equal amount of standard green asparagus. *There's also a purple variety of asparagus which would work perfectly and look beautiful in this salad. From . Ingredients:
1 bunch green asparagus, trimmed |
1 bunch white asparagus, trimmed |
2 small head frisee, cleaned |
6 tablespoons champagne vinegar |
2 tablespoons whole grain mustard |
2 tablespoons honey or 2 tablespoons agave nectar |
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil |
salt, to taste |
fresh crack black pepper, to taste |
parmesan cheese, shavings (optional) |
Directions:
1. Whisk the vinaigrette ingredients together and set aside.
2. Three methods for preparing the asparagus-#1 (pan)grill.
3. #2 Oven roast the asparagus for about 6-8 minutes at 400 degrees.
4. Or, #3 in a pot of boiling salted water blanch the asparagus for 3-5 minutes until just tender. Immediately transfer to a cold water bath to stop the asparagus from cooking any further.
5. Arrange the frisèe on a platter.
6. Place the aspragus spears on top. Drizzle vinaigrette over the vegetables.
7. If desired, garnish with Parmesan shavings.
8. Servings are estimated.
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